Given below are two statements:
Statement $(I) :$ For $ClF_3$,all three possible structures may be drawn as follows:
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Statement $(II) :$ Structure $III$ is most stable,as the orbitals having the lone pairs are axial,where the $\ell p-bp$ repulsion is minimum.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    Statement $I$ is incorrect but statement $II$ is correct.
  • B
    Statement $I$ is correct but statement $II$ is incorrect.
  • C
    Both Statement $I$ and statement $II$ are correct.
  • D
    Both Statement $I$ and statement $II$ are incorrect.

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