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The number of electron pairs (ep) in ClF3 is

A

4

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5

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C

6

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7

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Solution

The correct option is B

5


The formula for electron pairs is

ep = (V+L+AC)2 [V = number of valance electrons of central atom]

[L = number of Ligands]

[A = Anionic charge]

[C = Cationic charge]

In ClF3,

Central atom is Cl

Valance electrons in chlorine is 7

Number of Ligands = 3

Therefore,

ep = (7+3+00)2

ep = 102

ep = 5

The number of electron pairs in ClF3 is 5


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