Give the molecular geometry and number of electron groups for BrF₅. A) square planar, 6 electron groups B) square pyramidal, 6 electron groups C) T-shaped, 5 electron groups D) octahedral, 6 electron groups E) seesaw, 5 electron groups

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BrF5 has a total of 6 electron groups (5 bonds and 1 lone pair) around the central Br atom, which results in a square pyramidal molecular geometry.

Give the Molecular Geometry and Number of Electron Groups for BrF5

Give the Molecular Geometry and Number of Electron Groups for BrF₅