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According to VSEPR theory and Bent's Rule for hybridized molecules (trigonal bipyramidal geometry), Chemical Bonding Chemistry Question

Question

According to VSEPR theory and Bent's Rule for $sp^3d$ hybridized molecules (trigonal bipyramidal geometry), which of the following positional preferences are correct?

Answer: A,B,D

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statement C is incorrect: Bent's Rule dictates that double bonds (which demand more space and have more s-character) prefer to occupy equatorial positions, not axial. Statements A, B, and D accurately reflect VSEPR and Bent's Rule logic for TBP structures.

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