What is the shape of a molecule with five bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

A. Trigonal planar
B. Tetrahedral
C. Trigonal bipyramidal
D. Octahedral

Answer: Trigonal bipyramidal

Additional Information: A molecule with five bonding pairs has a trigonal bipyramidal shape, like phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5).

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