According to the VSEPR theory, what is the molecular geometry (shape) of CIF$_5$ molecules? Trigonal bipyramidal Square pyramidal Octahedral Trigonal pyramidal
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Cl has 7 valence electrons, and each F has 7 valence electrons. The total number of valence electrons is 7 + 5(7) = 42. Cl is the central atom. We can draw a Lewis structure with 5 Cl-F single bonds and one lone pair on Cl. Show more…
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