If $M X_{3}$ is $T$ shaped, then the number of lone pair around $M$ is:

2

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Solution

The correct option is A $2$
According to VSEPR theory, $T$ shaped geometry results when $3$ ligands and $2$ lone pairs of electrons are bonded to the central atom as $A X_{3} E_{2} .$ Eg. $C I F_{3}$ .

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