The correct shape of [TeF₅]⁻ ion on the basis of VSEPR theory is

Q28 · CSIR-NET Chemistry, June 2016

Paper: CSIR-NET June 2016 · Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: MO Theory Diatomics · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The correct shape of $[\mathrm{TeF_5}]^{-}$ ion on the basis of VSEPR theory is

(a)Trigonal bipyramidal

(b)Square pyramidal

(c)Pentagonal planar

(d)See-saw

Answer

Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

[TeF₅]⁻ is AX₅E: octahedral electron geometry with one lone pair — square pyramidal.

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