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Hybridisation state of chlorine in `ClF_(3)` is

A

`sp^(3)`

B

`sp^(3)d`

C

`sp^(3)d^(2)`

D

`sp^(3)d^(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`ClF_(3)` is a `[AB]_(3)` type of molecule because it consits of three bonding pair and two lone pair of electrons hence this compound shows `sp^(3)d` hybridization.
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