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Question 5

The BrF2+\text{BrF}_2^+BrF2+​ ion contains two different Group 7 elements.

Use your understanding of electron pair repulsion theory to:

1.

Draw or describe the shape of this ion, including any lone pairs of electrons on the central bromine atom that influence the shape.

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2.

Explain why the ion has the shape you have drawn/described.

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3.

Suggest a value for the F-Br-F\text{F-Br-F}F-Br-F bond angle.

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Bonding Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Bonding

54 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Chemistry Bonding, covering Ionic bonding, Nature of covalent and dative covalent bonds, Metallic bonding, Bonding and physical properties, Shapes of simple molecules and ions, Bond polarity, and Forces between molecules. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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