In BrF 3 molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimise:
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In BrF3 molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimise:
- lone pair-bond pair repulsion only
- bond pair-bond pair repulsion only
- lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion
- lone pair-lone pair repulsion only
Answer
(C) lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion
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