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(A) In a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry,the central atom has $5$ electron pairs. According to $VSEPR$ theory,lone pairs occupy equatorial posi

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Trigonal planar

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(A) In a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry,the central atom has $5$ electron pairs. According to $VSEPR$ theory,lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimize repulsion. Possible molecular geometries derived from this include: $1$. $4$ bonding pairs + $1$ lone pair = See-saw $2$. $3$ bonding pairs + $2$ lone pairs = $T$-shaped $3$. $2$ bonding pairs + $3$ lone pairs = Linear Trigonal planar geometry arises from a trigonal planar electron geometry ($3$ electron pairs). Therefore,trigonal planar is the least likely geometry to result from a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry.

List-$I$	List-$II$
$A. ICl$	$i. \text{Linear}$

$B. ICl_3$	$ii. \text{T-Shape}$
$C. ClF_5$	$iii. \text{Square pyramidal}$
$D. IF_7$	$iv. \text{Pentagonal bipyramidal}$

Which molecular geometry is least likely to result from a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry?

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Given below are two statements.
Statement $I$ : Stannane $(SnH_4)$ is an example of a molecular hydride.
Statement $II$ : Stannane is a planar molecule.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Which of the following molecular species is not linear?

Amongst $ClF_3$,$BF_3$ and $NH_3$ molecules,the one with non-planar geometry is:

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A. ICl$ $i. \text{Linear}$
$B. ICl_3$ $ii. \text{T-Shape}$
$C. ClF_5$ $iii. \text{Square pyramidal}$
$D. IF_7$ $iv. \text{Pentagonal bipyramidal}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which molecule is linear?

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