Chemistry · 2026
JEE Main · 8 April 2026, Shift 2 · Q53
Bromine trifluoride autoionizes to form BrF_2^ and BrF_4^. The shapes of the cation and anion are respectively ____, and ____.
Bromine trifluoride autoionizes to form $\displaystyle \mathrm{BrF}_2^{\oplus}$ and $\displaystyle \mathrm{BrF}_4^{\ominus}$. The shapes of the cation and anion are respectively $\displaystyle \_\_\_\_$, and $\displaystyle \_\_\_\_$.
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(1)
bent, square planar
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