Question

question 12 (1 point) a molecule exhibits the trigonal bipyramidal shape. how many electron groups exist in the valence shell for the central atom in this molecule? two three four five more information is required to answer this question

Explanation:

The trigonal - bipyramidal molecular shape corresponds to a central atom with five electron - groups in its valence shell according to VSEPR (Valence - Shell Electron - Pair Repulsion) theory.

Answer:

Five