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The P-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12006970

Describe the molecular shapes of the following: (i) SF4, (ii) BrF5, (iii) IF3, (iv) PF5, (v) XeF2.

Solution

SF4 have see saw shape.




ii) BrF5 Square pyramidal with asymmetric charge distribution on cental atom.


iii) IF3 has T shape.

iv) PF5 has trigonal bipyramidal shape



v) XeF2 has linear shape