The pentagonal bipyramidal structure contains bond angles of approximately:

  • A
    $120^o, 90^o, 180^o$
  • B
    $120^o, 72^o, 180^o$
  • C
    $72^o, 90^o, 120^o$
  • D
    $72^o, 90^o, 180^o$

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