Question

the shape of CIF3 is
(A)T shaped
(B)V shaped
(C)Z shaped
(D)Linear​

Answer 1

Answer:

trigonal bipyramidal shape

trigonal bipyramidal shapeClF3 Chlorine Trifluoride

trigonal bipyramidal shapeClF3 Chlorine TrifluorideThese are arranged in a trigonal bipyramidal shape with a 175° F(axial)-Cl-F(axial) bond angle. The two lone pairs take equatorial positions because they demand more space than the bonds. The result is a T-shaped molecule.

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ClF3=3 bond pairs +2 lone pairs

ClF3=3 bond pairs +2 lone pairs         ⇒5 hybrid orbitals

ClF3=3 bond pairs +2 lone pairs         ⇒5 hybrid orbitalsSo, the shape should be trigonal bipyramidal.

ClF3=3 bond pairs +2 lone pairs         ⇒5 hybrid orbitalsSo, the shape should be trigonal bipyramidal.But, the shape becomes T-shape because of the presence of two lone pairs of electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

(A)T shaped

Explanation:

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