Select the correct statement regarding the shapes of $PCl_5$,$BrF_5$,and $IF_7$.

  • A
    All are square pyramidal
  • B
    All are trigonal bipyramidal
  • C
    One of the following is square pyramidal
  • D
    One of the following is tetrahedral

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