Q. The central atom in $I F_{7}$ has seven pairs of valency electrons. The shape of the molecule as per VSEPR theory is:

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A

Trigonal bipyramid

16%

B

Hexagonal pyramid

30%

C

Pentagonal bipyramid

38%

D

Square bipyramid

16%

Solution:

$s p^{3} d^{2}$