NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMCQ+4 / −1
BF3 is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are :
- Asp2 and 8
- Bsp3 and 4
- Csp3 and 6
- Dsp2 and 6
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Correct answer: D

Number of electrons around boron atom is 6.
Hybridization of B is sp2.
Shape is trigonal planar.
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