The shape of bromine penta-fluoride is _____.
Q.1 (iv) The shape of bromine penta-fluoride is _____.
A. Linear
B. Bent - T - Shape
C. Tetrahedral
D. Square pyramidal
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Answer: D. Square pyramidal
Answer: (d) Square pyramidal
In BrF5, Br has 7 valence electrons: 5 bond pairs and 1 lone pair, i.e. 6 electron pairs, sp3d2 hybridisation. The electron geometry is octahedral; with one position occupied by a lone pair, the molecular shape is square pyramidal.
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