What is the shape of AB_4E type of molecule according to VSEPR?

MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

What is the shape of ABE type of molecule according to VSEPR?

(A)See sawCorrect
(B)Bent
(C)Trigonal pyramidal
(D)T shape

Answer: (A)

Solution

In the ABE notation there are 4 bond pairs and 1 lone pair, so 5 electron pairs around the central atom, giving a trigonal bipyramidal arrangement of electron pairs. The lone pair occupies an equatorial position (to minimise

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