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In which of the following molecules are all the bonds not equal ?

A

`AlF_3`

B

`NF_3`

C

`ClF_3`

D

`BF_3`

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To determine which of the given molecules has unequal bonds, we will analyze the molecular geometry and hybridization of each molecule provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Molecules**: The question presents four molecules: AlF3, NF3, ClF3, and BF3. We need to analyze each of these to determine the equality of their bonds. 2. **Analyze AlF3**: - **Hybridization**: AlF3 has an aluminum atom bonded to three fluorine atoms. - **Geometry**: The molecular geometry is trigonal planar. - **Bond Equality**: All Al-F bonds are equivalent due to the symmetrical arrangement. - **Conclusion**: All bonds in AlF3 are equal. 3. **Analyze NF3**: - **Hybridization**: NF3 has a nitrogen atom bonded to three fluorine atoms. - **Geometry**: The molecular geometry is trigonal pyramidal (similar to NH3). - **Bond Equality**: All N-F bonds are equivalent due to the symmetrical arrangement around the nitrogen atom. - **Conclusion**: All bonds in NF3 are equal. 4. **Analyze ClF3**: - **Hybridization**: ClF3 has a chlorine atom bonded to three fluorine atoms with two lone pairs. - **Geometry**: The molecular geometry is T-shaped due to the presence of lone pairs. - **Bond Equality**: The axial Cl-F bonds are longer than the equatorial Cl-F bond due to lone pair-lone pair repulsion, leading to unequal bond lengths. - **Conclusion**: Not all bonds in ClF3 are equal. 5. **Analyze BF3**: - **Hybridization**: BF3 has a boron atom bonded to three fluorine atoms. - **Geometry**: The molecular geometry is trigonal planar. - **Bond Equality**: All B-F bonds are equivalent due to the symmetrical arrangement. - **Conclusion**: All bonds in BF3 are equal. ### Final Answer: Among the given molecules, **ClF3** is the only molecule where not all the bonds are equal.

To determine which of the given molecules has unequal bonds, we will analyze the molecular geometry and hybridization of each molecule provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Molecules**: The question presents four molecules: AlF3, NF3, ClF3, and BF3. We need to analyze each of these to determine the equality of their bonds. 2. **Analyze AlF3**: - **Hybridization**: AlF3 has an aluminum atom bonded to three fluorine atoms. ...
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