NEET 2026 (Phase 1) · ChemistryVSEPR shapePrevious Year Question
Identify the correct statement about \ce{ClF3} from the following options:
- A.It has T-shaped geometry with two lone pairs on the Cl atom.✓
- B.It has T-shaped geometry with three lone pairs on the Cl atom.
- C.It has trigonal pyramidal geometry with two lone pairs on the Cl atom.
- D.It has planar trigonal geometry with two lone pairs on the Cl atom.
Correct Answer
(A) It has T-shaped geometry with two lone pairs on the Cl atom.
Solution & Explanation
\textbf{Answer:} (A) It has T-shaped geometry with two lone pairs on the Cl atom. \textbf{Solution:} \ce{ClF3} is $AB3E2$: Cl has 7 valence electrons, 3 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs ($sp^3d$). The two lone pairs occupy equatorial positions of the trigonal bipyramid, giving a T-shaped geometry.
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