According to $VSEPR$ theory,
- Athe shape of the molecule depends upon the bonded electron pairs
- Bpair of electrons attract each other in valence shells
- Cthe pairs of electrons tend to occupy such positions that minimise repulsions
- Dthe pairs of electrons tend to occupy such positions that minimise distances from each other.
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Statement $(I) :$ For $ClF_3$,all three possible structures may be drawn as follows:
(Image provided)
Statement $(II) :$ Structure $III$ is most stable,as the orbitals having the lone pairs are axial,where the $\ell p-bp$ repulsion is minimum.
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