What geometric arrangement does the molecule have for a central atom that has five charge clouds with two lone pairs?
A)tetrahedral
B)octahedral
C)T-shaped
D)trigonal bipyramidal

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When a central atom has five charge clouds and two lone pairs, it has a T-shaped molecular arrangement. The two lone pairs are placed in equatorial positions to minimize electron repulsion, while the three bonded atoms lie in the axial positions. This arrangement results in a T-shaped molecule.

What Geometric Arrangement Does the Molecule Have for a Central