Statement-I: All F–Cl–F angles are equal in . Statement-II: All Cl–F bond lengths are equal in . In the light of the above statements, choose correct answer from the options given below:

Question

Given below are the two statements.

Statement-I: All F–Cl–F angles are equal in ${ClF}_{3}$ .

Statement-II: All Cl–F bond lengths are equal in ${ClF}_{3}$ .

In the light of the above statements, choose correct answer from the options given below:

Smart Achievers · Accepted Answer

(2)

${ClF}_{3}$ has trigonal bipyramidal geometry and a T-shape. One short equatorial bond and two long axial bonds, with $F_{a} - Cl - F_{a}$ bond angle of $175 ° .$

Solution

Q.
Given below are the two statements.

Statement-I: All F–Cl–F angles are equal in ${ClF}_{3}$ .

Statement-II: All Cl–F bond lengths are equal in ${ClF}_{3}$ .

In the light of the above statements, choose correct answer from the options given below:

1 Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true

2 Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false

3 Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false

4 Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true

Ans.
(2)

${ClF}_{3}$ has trigonal bipyramidal geometry and a T-shape. One short equatorial bond and two long axial bonds, with $F_{a} - Cl - F_{a}$ bond angle of $175 ° .$

Want Us to Email you About Special Offers & Updates?