Question

In $Br{F}_3$, expected geometry is trigonal bipyramidal and actual geometry is T-shaped.

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Answer 1

$Br{F}_3$ is $A{X}_5$ type of molecule with 2 lone pairs and 3 bond pairs of electrons. The central Br atom undergoes $s{p}^{3}d$ hybridization. The expected geometry is trigonal bipyramidal and actual geometry is T-shaped since 2 of the orbitals are occupied by lone pairs.