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VSEPR |
VSEPR calculation for chlorine trifluoride, ClF3
Refer to the previous section for a discussion on the isomer possibilities for this compound.
Chlorine trifluoride, ClF3
Lewis structure: |
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Central atom: |
chlorine |
Valence electrons on central atom: |
7 |
3 F atoms each contribute 1 electron: |
3 |
Total: |
10 |
Divide by 2 to give electron pairs |
5 |
5 electron pairs: |
trigonal bipyramidal geometry for the five shape-determining electron pairs |
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The geometry of chlorine trifluoride, ClF3. You can use your mouse to manipulate the molecule in the right hand "Jmol" image. |
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