According to VSEPR theory, which one of the following molecules is trigonal bipyramidal A) SF₄ B) XeF₄ C) NF₃ D) SF₆ E) PF₅

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Trigonal bipyramidal geometry has a central atom surrounded by five atoms or groups, with three in the equatorial plane and two in the axial plane. Out of the given options, only PF₅ has a trigonal bipyramidal shape with a phosphorus (P) atom at the center, surrounded by five fluorine (F) atoms. A has six atoms around a central sulfur (S) atom, which forms an octahedral shape. B also has six atoms around a central xenon (Xe) atom, but it has a square pyramidal shape, not a trigonal bipyramidal shape. C has four atoms around a central nitrogen (N) atom, which results in tetrahedral geometry. D has four atoms around a central sulfur atom, which also leads to a tetrahedral shape.

According to VSEPR Theory, Which One of the Following Molecules