Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in BrF3.

A) sp

B) sp3d

C) sp3

D) sp2

E) sp3d2

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Mahoney

11 February, 03:47

Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in BrF3.

A) sp

B) sp3d

C) sp3

D) sp2

E) sp3d2

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Leonardo Ward · Answer 1

Answer: the answer is b: sp3d

Explanation: BrF3 has a Bent T shaped structure with Br as a central atom bonded with three F atoms (three bond pairs) and two lone pairs. Hence, the hybridization would be sp3d. Br atom has 7 electron in its outer most shell. After the bond formation of BrF3 molecule we have 3 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs

Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in BrF3.A) spB) sp3dC) sp3D) sp2E) sp3d2

Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in BrF3.

A) sp

B) sp3d

C) sp3

D) sp2

E) sp3d2