Question

Q.Which of the following statement applies to CIF3?



I. Geometrical arrangement is pyramidal

II. The molecule is almost T shaped

III. F – Cl – F bond angle is exactly 90°

(a) I and II (b) II and III

(c) only I (d) only II​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

b) II and III

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Answer 2

Answer:

(b)Option II and III applies to ClF₃

Explanation:

• ClF₃ molecule is a sp³d molecule which exists as a geometrical T shape.
• Including the 2 sets of lone pair the structure is electronically trigonal bipyramidal.
• The lone pairs settles on axial position to reduce impact while the F molecules on equatorial position and axial position both.
• The three F atoms are present at the end of each arm of T with Cl at the intersection point.
• The one F (axial) atom forms 90⁰ with two F atoms(equatorial).

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