A molecule with a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry has a bond angle of
A)

Question

A molecule with a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry has a bond angle of
A) <120° for equatorial bonds and <90° for axial bonds.
B) 180°.
C) <90°.
D) 120° for equatorial bonds and 90° for axial bonds.
E) 120°.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry, the equatorial bonds are indeed 120° apart, while the axial bonds are perpendicular to the plane of the equatorial bonds, making them 90° relative to any equatorial bond.

A Molecule with a Trigonal Bipyramidal Molecular Geometry Has a Bond