MCQ
The structure of $P{F_5}$molecule is
- ATetrahedral
- ✓Trigonal bipyramidal
- CSquare planar
- DPentagonal bipyramidal
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Trigonal bipyramidal
(b)$P{F_5}$ involves $s{p^3}d$ hybridization and hence has trigonal bipyramidal structure.
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