identify-the-difference-between-trigonal-bipyramidal-and-seesaw-based-on-molecul

Question

What is the difference between trigonal bipyramidal and Seesaw based on molecular geometry?

Accepted Answer

Trigonal bipyramidal has 5 atoms attached to the central atom while Seesaw only has 4

Answer

Trigonal bipyramidal has 5 groups attached to the central atom while Seesaw only has 3

Answer

Trigonal bipyramidal has 1 lone pair attached to the central atom while Seesaw has 2

Answer

Trigonal bipyramidal has 2 lone pairs attached to the central atom while Seesaw only has 1