BF3 is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are: (A) sp3 and 4 (B) sp3 and 6 (C) sp2 and 6 (D) sp2 and 8

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BF3 is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are:

(A) sp3 and 4
(B) sp3 and 6
(C) sp2 and 6
(D) sp2 and 8

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. F B F F F B F F sp2, Trigonal planar 6e– around central atom

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