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What is the electron configuration for the central atom of BrF3
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What is the electron configuration for the central atom of BrF3

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[Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p5 or

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p5

Step-by-step explanation:

Bromine belongs to group 17 , with 7 electrons in the outermost shell and 35 electrons overall. Because it has d orbitals, Br can hybrodize to bond with 3 Flourines and have 2 lone pairs of electrons

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