Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Number of lone pair(s) of electrons on central atom and the shape of BrF3 molecule respectively, are
A
0, triangular planar
B
1, pyramidal
C
2, bent T-shape
D
1, bent T-shape
Answer
2, bent T-shape
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (B) : 2, bent T-shape
Fig,
Steric no. = 5 (sp3 d),
lone pair = 2 Bent T shape