What is the Molecular geometry for CIF3?

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2026-04-05 20:55

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The molecular geometry of chlorine trifluoride (ClF₃) is T-shaped. This geometry arises from the central chlorine atom having five regions of electron density: three bonding pairs with fluorine atoms and two lone pairs. The lone pairs occupy equatorial positions in a trigonal bipyramidal arrangement, resulting in the T-shaped structure.

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