Q.

 In ClF3 the central chlorine atom is sp3d hybridised and theoretically three structures are possible 

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Which of the following is true.

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a

In structure III there are four 90° lp – bp repulsions and no 90° lp – lp repulsions.

b

In structure I there are 6 lp – bp repulsions at 90°

c

All the 3 structure are equally stable

d

Structure III is most stable

answer is B, C, D.

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In sp3d hybridization, lone pair must placed in equitorial position

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