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A : PF5 and IF5 have similar shapes . ...

A : `PF_5` and `IF_5` have similar shapes .
R : All the bond lengths are equal `PF_(5)`

A

Both A & R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A & R are true, R is not correct explanation of A

C

A is true, R is false

D

A is false, R is true

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D
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