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 Explain the structure of the pentafluorotellurate(IV) anion with the help of VSEPR theory. What is the point group of the symmetry in it?

06 Sep 2025
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The pentafluorotellurate(IV) anion, \[TeF5]–, contains tellurium in the +4 oxidation state surrounded by five fluoride ligands. To predict its structure, the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory is applied. Tellurium has six valence electrons, and in this anion one extra electron is added due to the negative charge, making ___ ________ __________ __________ ________ __________ ____ ____ _________ _______.
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