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In BrF(3) molecule, the lone pairs occup...

In `BrF_(3)` molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimize

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lone pair-bond pair repulsion only

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bond pair-bond pair repulsion only

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lone pair-bond pair repulsion and lone pair-lone pair repulsion

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lone pair-lone pair repulsion only

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In `BrF_(3)` molecule, the lone pair occupies equatorial position to minimize lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair bond pair repulsion as per VSEPR theory.
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