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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

In VSEPR theory, how many electron domains are around the central atom in a trigonal bipyramidal geometry (e.g., PCl₅)?
Options
A 3
B 4
C 5
Correct Answer
D 6
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Trigonal bipyramidal geometry has five electron domains around the central atom (e.g., five bonding pairs in PCl₅).

Hint

Five electron pairs.

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