Which one of the following sets is correct for interhalogen compound $\mathrm{BrF}_5$ ?

Which one of the following sets is correct for interhalogen compound $\mathrm{BrF}_5$ ?
  1. Trigonal pyramidal shape, 3 bond pairs and one lone pair
  2. T-shape, 3 bond pairs and two lone pairs
  3. Square pyramidal shape, 4 bond pairs and two lone pairs
  4. Square pyramidal shape, 5 bond pairs and one lone pair

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Asked in: AP EAMCET 2017 (25 Apr Shift 1)

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