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Q. The most stable shape of $ClF_{3}$ is shown byChemistry Question Image

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Solution:

In $(i)$, the $lp$ are at equatorial position so there are less $lp - bp$ repulsions as compared to other positions. Hence, $T$-shape is most stable.