JEE Main Chemistry question

In which of the following molecules are all the bonds not equal?

(A)
(B)
(C)Correct
(D)

Answer: (C)

Solution

is T-shaped ( on Cl, 3 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs): it has 2 axial Cl–F bonds and 1 equatorial Cl–F bond. Because the two equatorial lone pairs repel the axial bonds more than the single equatorial bond, the axial

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