Q. In the structure of $ClF_3$, the number of lone pairs of electrons on central atom 'Cl' is
A) four
B) two
C) one
D) three
Explanation
[Solution] Cl has 7 valence electrons: 3 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs (T-shaped). Answer (2).
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