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  • 02-03-2020
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Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in BrF3.
A) sp
B) sp3d
C) sp3
D) sp2
E) sp3d2

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  • 02-03-2020

Answer: the answer is b: sp3d

Explanation: BrF3 has a Bent T shaped structure with Br as a central atom bonded with three F atoms (three bond pairs) and two lone pairs. Hence , the hybridization would be sp3d. Br atom has 7 electron in its outer most shell. After the bond formation of BrF3 molecule we have 3 bond pairs+ 2 lone pairs

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