Which molecule has both shape and geometry identical?
(I) $S n C l_{2}$
(II) $N H_{3}$
(III) $P C l_{5}$
(IV) $S F_{4}$

I, III and IV

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II, III and IV

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III

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Solution

The correct option is C III
$P {C l}_{5}$ has trigonal bipyramid geometry which is $s p^{3} d$ hybridization. $P {C l}_{5}$ possess a shape of trigonal bipyramid because of no lone pairs to distort the geometry. Hence both shape and geometry are same.

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