Statement 1: ${BrF}_{5} and {SF}_{6}$ both have same hybridization.
Statement 2: ${BrF}_{5}$ is square pyramidal, while ${SF}_{6}$ molecule is octahedral.

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The difference in the shapes of ${BrF}_{5}$ and ${SF}_{6}$ can be explained on the basis of VSEPR theory.

SF₆(SP³d² hybridization) — 6 bond pairs — Octahedral geometry.

BrF₅ (SP³d² hybridization) — 5 bond pairs and 1 lone pair — square pyramidal.

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