Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Discuss the molecular shape of "BrF"(3) ...

Discuss the molecular shape of `"BrF"_(3)` on the basis of VSEPR theory.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The central atom Br has seven electrons in the valence shell. Three of these will form electron pair bonds with three fluorine atoms leaving behind four electrons. Thus, there are three bond pairs and two lone pairs. According to VSEPR theory, these will occupy the corners of a trigonal bipyramid. The two lone pairs will occupy the equatorial positions to minimise lone pair-lone pair and the bond pair-lone pair repulsions which are greater than the bond pair-bond pair repulsions. In addition, the axial flourine atoms will be bent towards the equatorial fluorine in order to minimise the lone pair-lone pair repulsions. The shape would be that of a slightly bent T.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • P-BLOCK ELEMENTS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise GROUP 15 ELEMENTS (VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)|60 Videos

  • P-BLOCK ELEMENTS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise GROUP - 16 ELEMENTS (VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)|37 Videos

  • ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING NITROGEN

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise DAM SURE (SAQ - 8 Marks)|15 Videos

  • POLYMERS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise INTEXT QUESTIONS|6 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

The shape of BrF_(3)

Explain the shape of XeF_(4) on the basis of VSEPR theory.

What is the use of VSEPR theory?

Write about VSEPR theory.

Discuss on the shape of XeOF_(4) molecule.

Discuss the structure of glucose on the basis of its chemical properties.

Describe the molecular shape of I_(3)^(-) . (Hint : Central iodine is of sp^(3) d. - linear)

The number of CO ligands that can be attached to Fe(Z=26) on the basis of EAN theory are

How do you predict the shapes of the following molecules making use of VSEPR theory ? BrF_(5)

How do you predict the shapes of the following molecules making use of VSEPR theory ? ClF_(3) and

VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)-P-BLOCK ELEMENTS -INTEXT QUESTIONS
  1. Discuss the molecular shape of "BrF"(3) on the basis of VSEPR theory.

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Why are pentahalides more covalent than trihalides ?

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Why is "BiH"(3) the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides ...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Why is N(2) less reactive at room temperature ?

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Mention the conditions required to maximise the yield of ammonia.

    Text Solution

    |

  6. How does ammonia react with a solution of "Cu"^(2+) ?

    Text Solution

    |

  7. What is the covalence of nitrogen in "N"(2)"O"(5) ?

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Bond angle in "PH"(4)^(" "+) is higher than that in "PH"(3). Why ?

    Text Solution

    |

  9. What happens when white phosphorus is heated with concentrated NaOH s...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. What happens when "PCl"(5) is heated ?

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Write a balanced equation for the hydrolytic reaction of PCl(5) in hea...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. List the important sources of sulphur.

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Write the order of thermal stability of the hydrides of group 16 eleme...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Why is H(2)O a liquid and H(2)S a gas ?

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Which of the following does not react with oxygen directly ? Zn, Ti, P...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Complete the following reactions. i) C(2)H(4)+O(2)to ii) 4" Al"+3O(2...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Why does O(3) act as a powerful oxidising agent ?

    Text Solution

    |

  18. How is O(3) estimated quantitatively ?

    Text Solution

    |

  19. What happens when sulphur dioxide is passed through an aqueous solutio...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Comment on the nature of two S - O bonds formed is SO(2) molecule. Are...

    Text Solution

    |

  21. How is the presence of SO(2) detected ?

    Text Solution

    |