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BF₃ has shape:

ATrigonal planar
BLinear
CTetrahedral
DSquare planar
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Trigonal planar
BF₃: B has 3 bond pairs, no lone pairs → sp² hybridization. **Geometry:** trigonal planar with bond angle 120°. (B is exceptional — happy with 6 electrons.)
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