The molecule / ion with square pyramidal shape is
- PCl5
- [Ni(CN)4]2-
- PF5
- BrF5
Answer
(4) BrF5
Solution
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BrF5: Br has 7 valence e- ⇒ 5 bp + 1 lp (sp3d2) ⇒ octahedral arrangement with one lone pair ⇒ square pyramidal
∵ PCl5, PF5: 5 bp + 0 lp (sp3d) ⇒ trigonal bipyramidal
[Ni(CN)4]2-: Ni2+ (d8) + strong-field CN- ⇒ dsp2 ⇒ square planar
Answer: (4)