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

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

A

Lone pair-bond pair repulsion only

B

Bond pair-bond pair repulsion only

C

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

D

Lone pair-lone pair repulsion only

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C
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