Question

according to vesper theory what is the structure of clf3​

Answer 1

Answer:

T shape.

Explanation:

According to VSPER theory the hybridisation will be of $sp^{3} d$ using this technique:

(No. of total valence electrons in the central atom + Single valency atoms+ anions- cations)/2,

Which here gives, {7+3(1)+0-0}/2 = 10/2 = 5 which corresponds to A geometry of trigonal bipyramidal.

The shape we need to know is by extending this idea further and finding out the no. of lone pairs and bonded pair to draw the structure.

In the attachment of the shape I have drawn the Flourine atoms on the equatorial positions first because they are highly electronegative.

Hope you got it.