Is there any change in the hybridisation of B and N atoms as a result of the following reaction?

BF₃ + NH₃ → F₃B.NH₃

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Solution

Boron atom in BF₃ is sp² hybridized. The orbital picture of boron in the excited state can be shown as:

Nitrogen atom in NH₃ is sp³ hybridized. The orbital picture of nitrogen can be represented as:

After the reaction has occurred, an adduct F₃B⋅NH₃ is formed as hybridization of ‘B’ changes to sp³. However, the hybridization of ‘N’ remains intact.

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