Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect since in sp3 d hybridization; lone pair cannot occupy axial position.
Given below are two statements: Statement (I) : for ClF_3, all three possible structures may be drawn as follows. JEE Main 2025 Chemistry, Chemical…
JEE Main 2025 — Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry
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Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : for ClF3, all three possible structures may be drawn as follows.
Statement (II) : Structure III is most stable, as the orbitals having the lone pairs are axial, where the ℓp−bp repulsion is minimum.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Options
- A
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
- B
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
- C
Both Statement I and statement II are correct.
- D
Both Statement I and statement II are incorrect.
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