What is the molecular geometry of SbF₅^2-? A) octahedral B) seesaw C) square pyramidal D) trigonal planar E) planar

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The molecule has a total of 34 valence electrons, thus it will have a pentagonal bipyramidal electron group geometry. However, one of the lone pairs on the central atom will occupy an axial position, resulting in an asymmetrical arrangement of electron pairs. The molecular geometry will be distorted from a pentagonal bipyramid to a square pyramid. Therefore, the correct answer is C) square pyramidal.

What Is the Molecular Geometry of SbF52-

What Is the Molecular Geometry of SbF₅^2-