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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which one of the following compounds has the electron pair geometry as the trigonal bipyramidal with three equatorial positions occupied by lone pair of electrons?
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The hybridisation of 
in 
is 
with 
bond angle.
The geometry is linear and shape is trigonal bipyramidal with 3 equatorial lone pairs.
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