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Which of the following will have the molecular shape of a trigonal bipyramid?

A

`PF_(3)Cl_(2)`

B

`IF_(5)`

C

`BrF_(5)`

D

`SbF_(5)^(2-)`

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To determine which compound has a molecular shape of trigonal bipyramidal, we need to follow a systematic approach involving the concept of steric number, bond pairs, and lone pairs. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Trigonal Bipyramidal Shape**: - The trigonal bipyramidal shape occurs when the steric number (the number of bond pairs plus lone pairs around the central atom) is 5. - For a trigonal bipyramidal shape, there should be 5 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs. 2. **Identify the Compounds**: - We need to analyze the given compounds to determine their steric numbers and the arrangement of their electrons. 3. **Analyze PF3Cl2**: - Phosphorus (P) has 5 valence electrons. - Each fluorine (F) has 1 valence electron, and there are 3 fluorine atoms contributing 3 electrons. - Chlorine (Cl) also has 1 valence electron, and there are 2 chlorine atoms contributing 2 electrons. - Total valence electrons = 5 (P) + 3 (F) + 2 (Cl) = 10 electrons, which corresponds to 5 bond pairs. - Since there are no lone pairs, the steric number is 5. - Therefore, PF3Cl2 has a trigonal bipyramidal shape. 4. **Analyze IF5**: - Iodine (I) has 7 valence electrons. - Each fluorine (F) has 1 valence electron, and there are 5 fluorine atoms contributing 5 electrons. - Total valence electrons = 7 (I) + 5 (F) = 12 electrons, which corresponds to 6 bond pairs. - Since there is 1 lone pair, the steric number is 6, leading to an octahedral geometry, not trigonal bipyramidal. 5. **Analyze BrF5**: - Bromine (Br) has 7 valence electrons. - Each fluorine (F) has 1 valence electron, and there are 5 fluorine atoms contributing 5 electrons. - Total valence electrons = 7 (Br) + 5 (F) = 12 electrons, which corresponds to 6 bond pairs. - Since there is 1 lone pair, the steric number is 6, leading to an octahedral geometry, not trigonal bipyramidal. 6. **Conclusion**: - The only compound that has a trigonal bipyramidal shape is PF3Cl2. ### Final Answer: The compound with a molecular shape of trigonal bipyramidal is **PF3Cl2**.

To determine which compound has a molecular shape of trigonal bipyramidal, we need to follow a systematic approach involving the concept of steric number, bond pairs, and lone pairs. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Trigonal Bipyramidal Shape**: - The trigonal bipyramidal shape occurs when the steric number (the number of bond pairs plus lone pairs around the central atom) is 5. - For a trigonal bipyramidal shape, there should be 5 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs. ...
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