What are the electron arrangements and the shape around the central atom of SeCl₄? A) Octahedral and square pyramidal B) Both tetrahedral C) Trigonal bipyramidal and seesaw D) Both square pyramidal E) Seesaw

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SeCl₄ has 5 electron pairs around the central atom Se. The electron arrangement is trigonal bipyramidal with three bond pairs and two lone pairs. The shape is seesaw due to the lone pairs occupying the equatorial positions.

What Are the Electron Arrangements and the Shape Around the Central