Identify the correct statement about ClF_3 from the following options :

NEET 2026 Chemistry question

Identify the correct statement about from the following options :

(1)It has T-shaped geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom.Correct
(2)It has T-shaped geometry with three lone pairs on Cl atom.
(3)It has a trigonal pyramidal geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom.
(4)It has a planar trigonal geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom.

Answer: (1)

Solution

Central Cl has 7 valence electrons; three are used in Cl-F bonds, leaving 4 electrons = 2 lone pairs. Steric number 5 gives hybridisation and a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry; the two lone pairs occupy

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