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Question

BrF3 self ionizes as following

A

2BrF3⇋BrF++BrF5-

B

2BrF3⇋BrF2++BrF4-

C

2BrF3⇋BrF4+ +BrF2-

D

2BrF3⇋BrF3++BrF3-

Answer

2BrF3⇋BrF2++BrF4-

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is option (B): 2BrF3⇋BrF2++BrF4-

There are 4 90 $^{\circ}$ F−Br−F bond angles in anionic species.

bond angles