Q29 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2022 (19 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

For the reaction $\mathrm{Br}_2+\mathrm{F}_2$ (excess) $\rightarrow \mathrm{P}$, the molecular formula and structure of $\mathrm{P}$, respectively, are

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{BrF}_5$, Square pyramidal
  • B
    $\mathrm{BrF}_4$, Square planar
  • C
    $\mathrm{BrF}_3$, Bent T-shaped
  • D
    $\mathrm{BrF}_3$, Linear

Solution

$\mathrm{Br}_2+\mathrm{F}_2$ (excess) $\longrightarrow \mathrm{BrF}_5$ Structure of $\mathrm{BrF}_5$ is Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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