Predict the Smallest Actual Bond Angle in BrF₃ Using the VSEPR

question 89

Multiple Choice

Predict the smallest actual bond angle in BrF₃ using the VSEPR theory.

• A) more than 120 \(\degree\)
• B) exactly 120 \(\degree\)
• C) between 109 \(\degree\) and 120 \(\degree\)
• D) between 90 \(\degree\) and 109 \(\degree\)
• E) less than 90 \(\degree\)

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