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Question
Identify the correct statement about ${CIF}_{3}$ from the following options:
Options
A.It has T-shaped geometry with two lone pairs on CI atom.
B.It has T-shaped geometry with three lone pairs on CI atom.
C.It has a trigonal pyramidal geometry with two lone pairs on CI atom.
D.It has a planar trigonal geometry with two lone pairs on CI atom.
Solution
Sol. [Key Concept: ClF3 — T-shaped geometry (sp³d, 2 lone pairs)] ${ClF}_{3}$ has two lone pairs of electrons on CI atom with bent T-shape structure (geometry)
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