What are the bond angles in the following molecular model of TeF₅^-? A)some less than 90° and some less than 120° but greater than 90° B)90° and 120° C)some less than 90° and some less than 180° but greater than 120° D)90° and 180°

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The molecular model has a trigonal bipyramidal geometry with one lone pair and four bonded atoms. The axial bonds are 180° apart while the equatorial bonds are 120° apart. The bond angles between the lone pair and the bonded atoms will be less than 90°, while the bond angles between the bonded atoms will be less than 120° but greater than 90°. Therefore, the best choice is C.

What Are the Bond Angles in the Following Molecular Model