Question

The type of overlapping in $Br-F$ bond in $Br{F}_3$ molecule is:

• A. $s{p}^3-p$
• B. $s{p}^2-p$
• C. $s{p}^{3}d-p$
• D. $s{p}^3{d}^2-p$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $s{p}^{3}d-p$

$Br{F}_3$ is $s{p}^{3}d$ hybridized since it has $3$ bond pars and $2$ lone pairs. It forms a bond with p orbital of Fluorine. Hence, option C is correct.