Byju's Answer
Standard XI
Chemistry
Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR
In the struct...
Question
In the structure of
C
l
F
3
, the number of lone pair of electrons on the central atom
C
l
is:
A
Four
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Two
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
One
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Three
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is
B
Two
The molecule is T-shaped.
Suggest Corrections
1
Similar questions
Q.
In the structure of
C
l
F
3
, the number of lone pair of electrons on the central atom
C
l
is:
Q.
In the structure of
C
l
F
3
, the number of lone pair of electrons on the central atom
C
l
is:
Q.
Calculate the sum of lone pairs of electrons in the central atoms of the molecules
X
e
O
F
4
,
[
X
e
O
6
]
4
−
and
C
l
F
3
.
Q.
S
F
4
,
B
F
−
4
,
C
l
F
3
,
A
s
F
3
,
P
C
l
5
,
B
r
F
5
,
X
e
F
4
,
S
F
6
The number of species that have two lone pairs of electrons in their central atom is/are
Q.
How many of the following interhalogen species have 2 lone pairs of electrons on the central atom?
C
l
F
3
,
C
l
F
−
2
,
C
l
F
5
and
I
C
l
+
2
View More
Explore more
Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR
Standard XI Chemistry
Solve
Textbooks
Question Papers
Install app