In BrF3 molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimise :

Q. In BrF3 molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions to minimise :

1. lone pair-bond pair repulsion
2. bond pair-bond pair repulsion
3. lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion
4. lone pair-lone pair repulsion

Answer: lone pair-lone pair repulsion