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JEE Main 29 June 2022, Shift 2, Chemistry Q70

Question 70 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 10 of 30, Section A.

Number of lone pair(s) of electrons on central atom and the shape of

\mathrm{BrF_3}

molecule respectively, are

(1)0, triangular planar.
(2)1, pyramidal.
(3)2, bent T-shape.Official answer
(4)1, bent T-shape.

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: The p-Block Elements
Topic: VSEPR Theory
Idea tested: T-Shaped Geometry (SN=5, 2 LP)

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 3× in all

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