Question

The species that has ‘T’ shape is _ _ _.

• A. PCl$_3$
• B. SOCl$_2$
• C. BrF$_3$
• D. [IO$_3$]$^-$

Hint:

T-shape arises from trigonal bipyramidal geometry when two lone pairs occupy equatorial positions (AX$_3$E$_2$ type)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Use VSEPR.
A T shape comes from three bond pairs and two lone pairs, written AX$_3$E$_2$.

Step 2: Check the species.
PCl$_3$, SOCl$_2$ and [IO$_3$]$^-$ each have one lone pair and are pyramidal. BrF$_3$ has two lone pairs in a trigonal bipyramid.

Step 3: Pick the T shape.
Only BrF$_3$ fits AX$_3$E$_2$ and is T shaped.

Step 4: Answer.
\[ \boxed{\text{BrF}_3} \]