BrF3 self ionizes as following
- 2BrF3⇋BrF++BrF5-
- 2BrF3⇋BrF2++BrF4-
- 2BrF3⇋BrF4+ +BrF2-
- 2BrF3⇋BrF3++BrF3-
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Self-ionisation of BrF3:
Just like water (H2O) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), bromine trifluoride (BrF3) undergoes self-ionisation:
2BrF3 ⇌ BrF2+ + BrF4−
This is the correct reaction for the self-ionisation of BrF3.
Geometry and bonding:
- BrF2+ is linear
- BrF4− is square planar
In BrF4−, there are four F−Br−F bond angles of 90° due to the square planar geometry, and this matches the description in the question.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (B): 2BrF3 ⇌ BrF2+ + BrF4−
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