Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories - Exercises - Page 388: 9.3f

Answer

Trigonal bi-pyramidal is the one possible electron domain geometry consistent with the shape in f.

Work Step by Step

There are four bonded atoms, and the mix of 120 and 90 degree bond angles indicate that the molecule in f has a see-saw molecular geometry. For a see-saw molecular geometry, there are always two lone pairs of electrons on the central atom. Thus, there are five electron domains, meaning that the electron domain geometry is trigonal bi-pyramidal.
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