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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Which of the following compounds have T-shaped structure?
(A) \(XeOF_2\)
(B) \(BrF_5\)
(C) \(IF_7\)
(D) \(ClF_3\)
(E) \(XeO_3\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) and (B) only
  2. B (A) and (D) only
  3. C (C) and (D) only
  4. D (D) and (E) only
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(B) (A) and (D) only

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For \(XeOF_2\): Valence e- on Xe = 8. Bond pairs = 3 (2 Xe-F, 1 Xe=O). Lone pairs = \((8 - 2\cdot1 - 1\cdot2)/2 = 2\). Steric number = \(3+2=5\). Molecular geometry = T-shaped. For \(BrF_5\): Valence e- on Br = 7. Bond pairs = 5. Lone pairs = \((7 - 5\cdot1)/2 = 1\). Steric…
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