Q31 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2012 · Chemistry

Geometry of $\mathrm{BF}_3$ is

Correct answer
A
trigonal planar
B
trihedral
C
pentagonal
D
tetrahedral

Solution

Due to $s p^2$-hybridisation, $\mathrm{BF}_3$ has trigonal planar structure.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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