Explanation From the Lewis structure we get idea about the type of bond whether it is single, double or triple bond present in the given compounds that is we get information about the bond order. Also we get information about its geometry from the bond pairs and lone pairs that is we can differentiate the two compounds whether it is trigonal planar or it is trigonal bipyramid. There are various steps involved in the determination of correct Lewis structure is as follows: a) CCl 3 F: Carbon has four valence electrons and chlorine and fluorine both have seven valence electrons. Total valence electrons = 1(4) + 3(7) + 1(7) = 32 valence electrons. Carbon is the central atom as it can form more bonds than the others and is also the least electronegative atom. The three C—Cl bonds and one C—F bond use up eight valence electrons. The remaining 24 electrons are distributed on the fluorine and chlorine atoms as three lone pairs each. b) CCl 2 F 2 : Carbon has four valence and chlorine and fluorine both have seven valence electrons. Total valence electrons = 1(4) + 2(7) + 2(7) = 32 valence electrons. Carbon is the central atom as it can form more bonds than the others and is also the least electronegative atom. The two C—Cl bonds and two C—F bond use up eight valence electrons. The remaining 24 electrons are distributed on the fluorine and chlorine atoms as three lone pairs each. c) CClF 3 : Carbon has four valence and chlorine and fluorine both have seven valence electrons. Total valence electrons = 1(4) + 1(7) + 3(7) = 32 valence electrons. Carbon is the central atom as it can form more bonds than the others and is also the least electronegative atom...

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