Question
The most stable shape of $$Cl{F_3}$$ is shown by
The most stable shape of $$Cl{F_3}$$ is shown by
A.
only (i)
B.
(i) and (iii)
C.
only (ii)
D.
only (iii)
Answer :
only (i)
Solution :
In (i), the $$lp$$ are at equatorial position so there are less $$lp{\text{ - }}bp$$ repulsions as compared to other positions. Hence, $$T$$ - shape is most stable.
In (i), the $$lp$$ are at equatorial position so there are less $$lp{\text{ - }}bp$$ repulsions as compared to other positions. Hence, $$T$$ - shape is most stable.