question_answer

Molecular shape of\[P{{F}_{5}}\]is

A)  square planar

B)  trigonal bipyramidal

C)  tetrahedral three-dimensional

D)  octahedral three-dimensional

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

: Trigonal bipyramidal geometry of\[P{{F}_{5}}\]molecule resulting from\[s{{p}^{3}}d\]hybridisation of valence shell orbitals of central P atom.