What is the geometry around the central atom in the following molecular model of TeF₅^-? A)trigonal bipyramidal B)octahedral C)square pyramidal D)square planar

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The central atom, Te, has 5 electron pairs around it, comprising of 1 lone pair and 4 bond pairs. This electronic arrangement suggests a trigonal bipyramidal geometry. However, the presence of a lone pair on the central atom causes distortion in the geometry, resulting in a square pyramidal geometry.

What Is the Geometry Around the Central Atom in the Following