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Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure

ClF3ClF_3 has T-shape structure. It has two lone pairs arranged at 180^{\circ} angle.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

Answer

If assertion is true but reason is false

Explanation

Solution

The lone pairs are at equatorial position (120^{\circ} angle).