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In Br F_{3}molecule,the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimize

Option: 1

Lone pair- lone pair repuilsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion
 


Option: 2

Lone pair- lone pair repulsion only
 


Option: 3

Lone pair- bond pair repulsion only
 


Option: 4

Bond pair- bond pair repulsion only


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The structure of BrF3.

As given in the image, the lone pairs of electrons occupy an equatorial position.

This position is occupied to minimize lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (1)

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