Both [Ni(CN)5]3- and BrF5 have square pyramidal molecular geometries.  Out of the choices below, what is the difference between these two molecules? Group of answer choices The central Br atom has a valence lone electron pair while the central Ni ion does not Both the Ni-C and Br-F bonds are of the same type, covalent Apart from different atoms being in the two molecules, there are no structural differences The C-Ni-C bond angles are different than the F-Br-F angles

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Both [Ni(CN)5]3- and BrF5 have square pyramidal molecular geometries.  Out of the choices below, what is the difference between these two molecules?
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The central Br atom has a valence lone electron pair while the central Ni ion does not
Both the Ni-C and Br-F bonds are of the same type, covalent
Apart from different atoms being in the two molecules, there are no structural differences
The C-Ni-C bond angles are different than the F-Br-F angles
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