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Which of the following species given below have shape similar to \[XeO{{F}_{2}}\]?

A)  \[Xe{{O}_{3}}\]                                  

B)  \[IO{{F}_{4}}^{+}\]

C)  \[PC{{l}_{5}}\]                                   

D)  \[XeF_{5}^{\oplus }\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

(1) \[Xe{{O}_{3}}\] is trigonal pyramidal. (2) \[IOF_{4}^{+}\] is see-saw. (3) \[PC{{l}_{5}}\] is trigonalbi pyramidal.