Question

In which of the following, there are 3 bp and 2 lp?

• A. $N{H}_3$
• B. $P{H}_3$
• C. $Cl{F}_3$
• D. $AlC{l}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In ClF${}_3$, the central atom (Cl) has three bond-pairs and two lone-pairs of electrons.