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prakhargupta3301
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means?DrDu said:
ClF3 is not a trigonal planar molecule because it has a steric number of 5, which means it has 5 regions of electron density around the central chlorine atom. According to VSEPR theory, this results in a square pyramidal molecular geometry, rather than a trigonal planar one.
The bond angles in ClF3 are approximately 90 and 120 degrees. This is due to the presence of 3 fluorine atoms and 2 lone pairs of electrons around the central chlorine atom, resulting in a distorted square pyramidal structure.
The molecular geometry of ClF3 is primarily determined by the steric number, which is influenced by the number of regions of electron density around the central atom. Additionally, the presence of lone pairs and the repulsion between them also impact the molecular geometry.
Yes, ClF3 is a polar molecule due to the unequal distribution of electron density caused by the difference in electronegativity between chlorine and fluorine atoms. This results in a dipole moment, with chlorine having a partial negative charge and fluorine having a partial positive charge.
ClF3 is primarily used as a fluorinating agent in industrial processes to produce fluorocarbons. It is also used in the production of uranium hexafluoride, a compound used in the nuclear industry. Additionally, ClF3 is a potent oxidizing agent and has been studied for potential use in rocket propellants.
