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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 BrF5 and SF6 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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Statement 1: BrF5 and SF6 both have same hybridization.Statement 2: BrF5 is square pyramidal, while SF6 molecule is octahedral.

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