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In $\mathrm{BrF}_3$ molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimize:
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEETNEET 2004
Options:
  • A lone pair-bond pair repulsion only
  • B bond pair-bond pair repulsion only
  • C lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion
  • D lone pair Ione pair repulsion only
Solution:
1846 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion
In $\mathrm{BrF}_3$ molecule, the lone pair occupies equatorial position to minimize lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion as per VSEPR theory.


Related Theory
$\mathrm{BrF}_3$ molecular geometry is said to be T-shaped or Trigonal bipyramidal

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