Give the molecular geometry and number of electron groups for BrF₃. A) square planar, 6 electron groups B) square pyramidal, 6 electron groups C) T-shaped, 5 electron groups D) octahedral, 6 electron groups E) seesaw, 5 electron groups

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BrF3 has 5 electron groups around the central bromine atom: 3 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs, resulting in a T-shaped molecular geometry.

Give the Molecular Geometry and Number of Electron Groups for BrF3

Give the Molecular Geometry and Number of Electron Groups for BrF₃