Describe the shapes of BF 3 and . Assign the hybridization of boron in these species ? - Wired Faculty

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The P-Block Elements

Question

Describe the shapes of BF₃ and $open vertical bar BF subscript 4 close vertical bar to the power of minus$ . Assign the hybridization of boron in these species ?

Solution

The shape of BF₃ is a planar molecule in which the central boron atom is sp² hybridised. A sp² hybridised boron atom has a vacant p-orbital.