What is the steric number with respect to the central chlorine atom in the Lewis structure for chlorine trifluoride, ClF₃?

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The steric number is calculated as the sum of the number of atoms bonded to the central atom (in this case, 3 fluorine atoms) plus the number of lone pairs on the central atom (in this case, 2 lone pairs on the chlorine atom), giving a total steric number of 5.

What Is the Steric Number with Respect to the Central