A model for BrF_3 is shown in the Jmol window. BrF_3 has T-shaped geometry Rotat

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A model for BrF_3 is shown in the Jmol window. BrF_3 has T-shaped geometry Rotate the molecule until you bare a feeling for its three-dimensional shape How many F atoms are bonded to the central Br atom? _____ Are all of the positions about the central atom equivalent, or are there two kinds of positions? A T-shaped molecule can be derived from a trigonal bipyramidal molecule by removing two of the outer atoms. Would the atoms removed be both actual both equatorial or one of each? What approximate angle at the Br atom does the unique F atom make with either of the other two F atom degrees For practice, type in the name of the geometry of the molecule _______

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F atoms --> green balls, there are 3, so 3 F atoms

They are all the same

If there is a bipyramidal pyramie, we must remove two elements, the "top" and "bottom" so only the trigonal base is left

angle of Br and F: the angles are 90 and 180 respectively

This has a "T-Shape" molecule name

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