The hybridization and geometry of $B r F_{3}$ molecules are:

{s p}^{3} d

and T-shaped

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{s p}^{3} d^{2}

and tetragonal

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{s p}^{3} d

and bent

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B ${s p}^{3} d$ and T-shaped
When $3$ Fluorine is added each share one electron of bromine i.e;
they show 3 bonding pair and one lone pair causing $s p^{3} d$ hybridization.

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