Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : For $\mathrm{ClF}_3$, 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 :
Select the correct option:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
✓ Correct! Well done.
✗ Incorrect. Try again or view the solution.
Solution
Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect since in sp3d hybridization;
lone pair cannot occupy axial position
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Statement (II) : Structure III is most stable, as the orbitals having the lone pairs are axial, where the lp - bp repulsion is minimum.