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(C) $1$. The central atom in $ClF_3$ is Chlorine $(Cl)$.$2$. The valence shell configuration of $Cl$ is $ns^2 np^5$,having $7$ valence electrons.$3$.

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$AB_3E_2$

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(C) $1$. The central atom in $ClF_3$ is Chlorine $(Cl)$.$2$. The valence shell configuration of $Cl$ is $ns^2 np^5$,having $7$ valence electrons.$3$. In $ClF_3$,$Cl$ forms $3$ single bonds with $3$ Fluorine $(F)$ atoms,utilizing $3$ valence electrons.$4$. The remaining $4$ electrons form $2$ lone pairs $(E_2)$.$5$. Thus,the molecule follows the $AB_3E_2$ type,where $A$ is the central atom,$B$ is the bonded atom,and $E$ represents the lone pair.$6$. The geometry is $T$-shaped due to the presence of $2$ lone pairs.

List-$I$ (Shape)	List-$II$ (Molecules)
$A$. $T$-shaped	$I$. $XeF_4$
$B$. Trigonal planar	$II$. $SF_4$
$C$. Square planar	$III$. $ClF_3$
$D$. See-saw	$IV$. $BF_3$

To which type does $ClF_3$ belong among $AB_4$,$AB_4E$,and $AB_3E_2$? Explain.

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