Draw the Lewis structure for BrF4-. What is the hybridization on the Br atom? A) sp3d2 B) sp3d C) sp3 D) sp2 E) sp
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Bromine (Br) has 7 valence electrons, and each Fluorine (F) has 7 valence electrons. With a -1 charge, we add one more electron. So, total valence electrons = 7 (Br) + 4(7) (F) + 1 = 36 electrons. Show more…
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