The shape of ClF₃ is:

AT-shaped

BBent

CPyramidal

DTrigonal planar

Answer & Solution

Correct answer: A. T-shaped

ClF₃ is AB₃E₂ (3 bp + 2 lp) on a trigonal bipyramidal frame. Both lone pairs go equatorial (minimising 90° lp–lp and lp–bp clashes), pushing the three F atoms into a **T-shape**.

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