Identify the number of lone pairs and bond pairs of electrons present in the valence shell of the central atom in $BrF_3$.

  • A
    $1$ Lone pair and $2$ Bond pairs of electrons
  • B
    $2$ Lone pairs and $2$ Bond pairs of electrons
  • C
    $2$ Lone pairs and $3$ Bond pairs of electrons
  • D
    $1$ Lone pair and $3$ Bond pairs of electrons

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