According to the VSEPR theory, the geometrical structure of PF₅ is
trigonal bipyramidal.

Question

According to the VSEPR theory, the geometrical structure of PF₅ is trigonal bipyramidal.

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The central atom, Phosphorous (P) has five electron domains: one from each of the four fluorine atoms (F) and one from the lone pair of electrons on the P atom. This results in a trigonal bipyramidal geometry with three atoms in the equatorial plane and two in the axial positions. The VSEPR theory predicts this geometry based on the minimization of repulsion between electron domains.

According to the VSEPR Theory, the Geometrical Structure of PF5

According to the VSEPR Theory, the Geometrical Structure of PF₅