Question

The shape of the molecule $Cl{F}_3$ is

• A. trigonal planar
• B. pyramidal
• C. T - shaped
• D. Y- shaped

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Central atom $Cl$ has seven valence electrons, out of which it forms $3$ bond pairs with fluorine and $2$ pairs of electrons remain non-bonded (lone pair). Thus, its shape will be $T$-shaped, where lone pairs occupy equatorial positions, so as to minimise the repulsion.