Orientation of all electron pairs around the central atom in BrF5 molecule and shape of BrF5 molecule respectively is

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trigonal bi-pyramidal , T-shape.

Tetrahedral , Trigonal pyramidal.

Octahedral, Square pyramidal.

Tetrahedral , Bent

answer is C.

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BrF5(AB5E type) contains : 1 lone-pair and 5 bond-pairs. Due to the presence of a lone pair the shape changes from Octahedral to square pyramidal.

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