alleryHybridization in BF₃:
Asp² (trigonal planar)
Bsp³
Csp
Dsp³ d
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. sp² (trigonal planar)
BF₃: B has 3 bond pairs, 0 lone pairs.
Trigonal planar geometry, sp² hybridization. Bond angle 120°.
Electron-deficient (only 6 e⁻ around B) — Lewis acid.
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