MCQ
Which molecular geometry is least likely to result from a trigonal bipyramidal  electron geometry?
  • A
    Trigonal planar
  • B
    See-saw
  • C
    Linear
  • D
    $T-$ shaped

Answer

$(a)$ In trigonal by pyramidal geometry lone pair electrons cannot occupy axial  positions. 

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