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In `BrF_3` molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimize :-

A

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

B

Lone pair-lone pair repulsion only

C

Lone pair-bond pair repulsion only

D

Bond pair-bond pair repulsion only

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