What is the geometry of the $PCl_5$ molecule as per $VSEPR$ theory?

  • A
    Trigonal bipyramidal
  • B
    Octahedral
  • C
    Tetrahedral
  • D
    Square pyramidal

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$A$ molecule with the formula $AX_4Y$ has all its elements from the $p-$block. Element $A$ is the rarest,monoatomic,non$-$radioactive element from its group and has the lowest ionization enthalpy value among $A, X,$ and $Y$. Elements $X$ and $Y$ have the first and second highest electronegativity values,respectively,among all known elements. The shape of the molecule is:

Match the molecular geometries in List-$I$ with their corresponding molecules in List-$II$:
$A$. Trigonal planar$I$. $PCl_5$
$B$. Tetrahedral$II$. $SF_6$
$C$. Trigonal bipyramidal$III$. $BF_3$
$D$. Octahedral$IV$. $CCl_4$

The correct match for $A, B, C, D$ is:

Identify the wrongly matched pair.
Molecule $\quad$ $\quad$ Shape or geometry of molecule

Out of $CHCl_3$,$CH_4$,and $SF_4$,the molecules that do not have regular geometry are

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