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Which of the following statements about $ClF X_{3}$ are correct?

AChlorine is $s p^{3} d^{2}$ hybridised.
BChlorine has two lone pairs, located in equatorial positions.
CThe molecule has a non-zero dipole moment.
DThe molecule is T-shaped.

Answer: B, C, D

ClF X_{3}

has 5 electron pairs (

s p^{3} d

) with 2 lone pairs equatorial, giving a planar T-shape with a net dipole moment. The

s p^{3} d^{2}

statement is wrong because six electron pairs would be needed.

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