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Question 18 • Chemistry

What is the molecular shape of BF sub 3 ?

Answer
A
trigonal planar
B
trigonal pyramidal
C
tetrahedral
D
bent

Explanation

Boron in BF₃ forms three bonds to fluorine and has no lone pairs on the central atom. Three electron regions arrange themselves in a plane, 120° apart, giving the molecule a trigonal planar shape. Trigonal pyramidal would require a lone pair on boron.

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