VSEPR and Bond Hybridization

AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

Cl 2 lone pairs

ClF3 has 3 bonded F atoms and 2 lone pairs on Cl. Its molecular geometry is:

  • A

    T-shaped

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  • B

    Trigonal planar

  • C

    Trigonal bipyramidal

  • D

    See-saw

Explanation

Five domains (3 bonds + 2 lone pairs) give trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry; both lone pairs occupy equatorial positions, giving a T-shape.

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