NEET Chemistry VSEPR Theory MCQ Question
Imagine a ball and stick model of a molecule with five atoms attached to a central atom without any lone pairs. According to VSEPR theory, what is the most likely shape of this molecule?
Trigonal bipyramidal
Tetrahedral
Square planar
Hexagonal planar
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
VSEPR theory suggests that for a molecule with five atoms bonded to a central atom and no lone pairs, such as PCl5, the shape is trigonal bipyramidal to minimize electron pair repulsions.
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