What is the molecular shape of BrF₅? A)linear B)square pyramidal C)square planar D)octahedral E)trigonal bipyramidal

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The molecule BrF₅ has 6 electron groups around the central atom, which suggests an octahedral geometry. However, the presence of lone pairs on two of the terminal atoms distort the shape to a square pyramidal geometry. The central atom, Br, has one lone pair and five bonding pairs, which gives the molecule BrF₅ a square pyramidal shape.

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