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p-Block Elements: Interhalogen compounds MCQ

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Interhalogen compoundsMediumQuestion 760008

Question

In ClF₃, the hybridisation of Cl is:
  1. A
    sp³d
    Correct
  2. B
    sp³
  3. C
    sp²
  4. D
    sp³d²

Correct answer

sp³d

Explanation

Cl in ClF₃: 3 bonding pairs + 2 lone pairs = 5 electron pairs → sp³d hybridisation → T-shaped geometry (90° bond angles between axial and equatorial F).

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