Square Pyramidal Geometry Molecules | JEE Main PYQ | Chemical Bonding
The molecules having square pyramidal geometry are
(A) BrF5 & PCl5
(B) SbF5 & PCl5
(C) BrF5 & XeOF4
(D) SbF5 & XeOF4

Correct Answer: BrF5 & XeOF4

Explanation

Square pyramidal geometry arises from sp3d2 hybridization with one lone pair on the central atom.

BrF5 and XeOF4 both have six electron domains with one lone pair, resulting in square pyramidal molecular shape.

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