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In ClF(3), lone pair of electrons is pre...

In `ClF_(3)`, lone pair of electrons is present at equatorial position to minimize :

A

Lone pair –lone pair repulsion only

B

Lone pair-bond pair repulsion mainly

C

Lone pair –lone pair and lone pair-bond pair repulsion only

D

Lone pair-lone pair and bond pair-bond pair repulsion only

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The correct Answer is:
C
Lone pairs are always present at equatorial position to minimize both `lp-bp` repulsions.
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