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Why ClF(3) exists, whereas FCl(3) does n...

Why `ClF_(3)` exists, whereas `FCl_(3)` does not exist explain?

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F-atom does not have d-orbitals and it cannot expand its octet. Therefore, `ClF_(3)` exists, whereas `FCl_(3)` does not exist.
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