5. In CIF3, the electron pairs are arranged about the chlorine atom in a. a square plane. b. a tetrahedron. c. an octahedron. d. a trigonal pyramid. e. a trigonal bipyramid.

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5. In CIF3, the electron pairs are arranged about
the chlorine atom in
a. a square plane.
b. a tetrahedron.
c. an octahedron.
d. a trigonal pyramid.
e. a trigonal bipyramid.
Transcribed Image Text:5. In CIF3, the electron pairs are arranged about the chlorine atom in a. a square plane. b. a tetrahedron. c. an octahedron. d. a trigonal pyramid. e. a trigonal bipyramid.
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