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3 bonding pairs between P and 3x F atoms.

1 free pair at central P atom.

3 free pairs on each of the F atoms.

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5mo ago

PF5 has a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry, with the phosphorus atom at the center surrounded by five fluorine atoms. This geometry consists of three atoms in the same plane and two atoms above and below that plane.

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15y ago

PF2 is not possible it must be PF3or PF5.

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Trigonal Bipyramidal

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Trigonal Pyramidal

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