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Q. Using VSEPR theory, predict the species which has square pyramidal shape

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Solution:

In $BrF _5$ molecule, there are $5$ bond pair and one lone pair of electrons with the central atom.
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Thus, this molecule has octahedral geometry and square pyramidal shape.