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If there are five electron pairs in outer shell, then structure and bond angle as predicted by Sidgwick-Powell theory is

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octahedron, 90o
b
trigonal bipyramidal,120o and 90o
c
pentagonal bipyramidal, 72o and 90o
d
tetrahedron, 109o 28'

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Correct option is B

sp3d, bond angles are 120o and 90o.A, B and C are inclined at 120o with one each other and, C and D are at 90o with ABC plane.


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