NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following molecules has trigonal planar geometry?
- ABF3
- BNH3
- CPCl3
- DIF3
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Correct answer: A
IF3 has three bond pairs and two lone pairs, thus, it has sp3d hybridization.

PCl3 has three bond pairs and one lone pair thus, it has sp3 hybridization.

NH3 has three bond pairs and one lone pair thus, it has sp3 hybridisation.

BF3 has three bond pairs and no lone pair thus, it has sp2 hybridisation.

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