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Number of lone pair(s) of electrons on central atom and the shape of BrF3 molecule respectively, are

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a

2 , bent T-shape.

b

1 , bent T-shape.

c

0 , triangular planar.

d

1, pyramidal.

answer is C.

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There are three sigma bonds and two lone pairs on BrF3 molecule.

Steric number=No. of sigma bonds on central atom+No. of lone pairs on central atom                          =3+2                          =5 sp3d

Because of having two lone pair of electrons, it has a bent T-shape shape.

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