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In $B r F_{3}$ molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial position to minimize :

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lone pair - bond pair repulsion only

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bond pair - bond pair repulsion only

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lone pair - lone pair repulsion and lone pair - bond pair repulsion

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lone pair - lone pair repulsion only

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Solution

The correct option is A lone pair - lone pair repulsion only

Lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair repulsion. Therefore, to attain stability, the lone pairs should be kept at a position farthest from each other, so they occupy the equatorial positions.

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