Use the VSEPR Model to Predict the Electron-Pair Geometry, the Molecular

question 11

Multiple Choice

Use the VSEPR model to predict the electron-pair geometry, the molecular geometry, and the smallest approximate F-Cl-F bond angle of ClF₃.

• A) triangular bipyramidal, T-shaped, 90^\(\circ\)
• B) tetrahedral, triangular planar, 109.5^\(\circ\)
• C) triangular bipyramidal, triangular pyramidal, 109.5^\(\circ\)
• D) triangular bipyramidal, triangular planar, 120^\(\circ\)
• E) triangular planar, triangular planar, 120^\(\circ\)

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