Considering all the bonds in a molecule with trigonal bipyramidal geometry, what are the bond angles present?
A)120° only
B)90° only
C)180° only
D)60° and 90° only
E)90°, 120°, and 180°

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In a molecule with trigonal bipyramidal geometry, there are five bonding pairs of electrons arranged in a symmetrical manner around the central atom. This results in bond angles of 90° (between the axial and equatorial positions), 120° (between the equatorial positions), and 180° (between the axial positions). Therefore, all three bond angles (90°, 120°, and 180°) are present in a molecule with trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Choice E is the only option that includes all three possible bond angles.

Considering All the Bonds in a Molecule with Trigonal Bipyramidal