Which of the following molecules has T-shaped geometry?

1. $\mathrm{PF}_3$
2. $\mathrm{BCl}_3$
3. $\mathrm{IF}_3$
4. $\mathrm{NH}_3$

Solution

The hybridisation of $\mathrm{IF}_3$ is $s p^3 d$ and the geometry is T-shaped.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (23 Aug Shift 2)

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