Question

Pick out the incorrect statement for `CIF_(3)^(-)`
A. It has trigonal planar geometry
B. It is used to make gaseous `UF_(6)`, which is useful in making enriched U-235 fuel
C. It is used as powerful fluorinating agent for inorganie compounds
D. `CIF_(3)` has been used as fuel in short range rockets reacting with hydrazine.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
It has T-shaped geomertry.

`(b) 2ClF_(3)+U to UF_(6)+Cl_(2)`
(c) `4CIF_(3)+2Al_(2)O_(3) to 4AlF_(3)+2Cl_(2)+3O_(2)`
`(b) 2CIF_(3)+2NH_(3) to 6HF+Cl_(2)+N_(2)`
(d) `4ClF_(3)+3NH_(2)NH_(2) to 12HF+3N_(2)+2Cl_(2)`