question_answer

The shape of \[\text{Cl}{{\text{F}}_{\text{3}}}\]molecule is

A)  triangular planar

B)  pyramidal

C)  T-shape

D)  trigonal bipyramidal

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

\[\text{Cl}{{\text{F}}_{3}}=3\]bond pairs + 2 lone pairs \[\Rightarrow \]                5 hybrid orbitals So, the shape should be trigonal bipyramidal. But, the shape becomes T-shape because of the presence of two lone pairs of electrons.