Question

Assertion : $ClF_3$ has T-shape structure.
Reason : It has two lone pairs arranged at 180$^{\circ}$ angle.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The lone pairs are at equatorial position (120$^{\circ}$ angle).