Question

in which of the following pairs ,molecules are paired with their correct shapes?
A) [I3]:bent
B) BrF5: trigonal bipyramid
C) ClF5: trigonal planar
D) [BrF4]: square planar

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Answer 1

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

SF

4

has a see-saw shape as it contains four bond pairs and one lone pair.

XeF

2

has sp

3

d hybridisation and linear geometry due to the presence of three lone pairs.

Hence option B is correct.