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The most stable shape of ClF(3) is shown...

The most stable shape of `ClF_(3)` is shown by

A

(i) only

B

(i) and (ii)

C

(ii) only

D

(iii)only

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The correct Answer is:
A
In (i), the lp are at equatorial position so there are less lp - bp repulsions as compared to other positions.
Hence, T - shape is most stable.
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