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The sum of p orbitals involved in the hybridisation of NH3 and BF3 molecules are:

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6
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5
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4
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3
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Solution

The correct option is B 5
In NH3, N is bonded to three H atoms and also has a lone pair. Thus, it is sp3 hybridised.

In BF3, B is bonded to three F atoms and has no lone pair. Thus, it is sp2 hybridised.

The hybridisation of NH3 and BF3 are sp3 and sp2 respectively.

Hence, a total of 5 p orbitals are involved in the hybridisation of both the molecules.

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