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Published on: August 12, 2026
Identify the wrongly matched pair.
Molecule | Shape or geometry of molecule |
(a) | Trigonal planar |
(b) | Octahedral |
(c) | Linear |
(d) | Trigonal pyramidal |
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
PCl 5 
Geometry=shape=trigonal bipyramidal
SF 
6
Geometry 
shape 
octahedral
Geometry 
shape 
linear
: NH 3 
electron geometry 
tetrahedral
Shape 
trigonal pyramidal
Hence, option is wrongly matched pair.
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