The F -Cl -F bond angles in ClF₃ are expected to be approximately A) 90^$\circ$ only. B) 109.5^$\circ$ only. C) 120^$\circ$ only. D) 180^$\circ$only. E) 90^$\circ$ and 180^$\circ$.

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ClF3 has a T-shaped molecular geometry according to VSEPR theory, which results in bond angles of approximately 90 degrees and 180 degrees.

The F -Cl -F Bond Angles in ClF3 Are Expected ∘\circ∘

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