topscore Q 47

[UnimaasMED]

Question 47 on topscore is asking for the bond angle of PCl5. I knew the shape was trigonal bipyramidal but according to chad and the VSEPR table I have a trigonal bipyramidal can have only 90 and 120 degree angles.

The answer key says its 90,120 and 180. Is that wrong?

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[Baylor2011]

No. The angle from the top of one pyramid to the other is 180

 

[UnimaasMED]

No. The angle from the top of one pyramid to the other is 180

I see it now. Thanks!