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SF6 does not have symmetrical geometry, while PF5 does. This is because SF6 has a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry, with six bonding pairs and no lone pairs, leading to an overall asymmetrical shape. In contrast, PF5 has a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry with five bonding pairs and one lone pair, resulting in a symmetrical shape due to the lone pair occupying one of the equatorial positions.

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