(i) What is the hybridisation of the chlorine atom in CIF₃ molecule?

(ii) Draw the structure of the molecule and state its geometry.

The hybridization of Cl atom in ClF₃ is sp³d.

Cl atom

Cl atom in ClF₃ with sp³d hybridization.

(ii) Cl1F₃ molecule structure. It is a ‘T’ shaped molecule.

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(i) What is the hybridisation of the chlorine atom in CIF₃ molecule?

(ii) Draw the structure of the molecule and state its geometry.