Question

which of the following compounds will have an atom with a molecular geometry that is described as trigonal planar with respect to other atoms present
i) BF3
ii) CH2=CH2
iii)cyclopropane
a)only i
b) only ii
c) only iii
d) i and ii only
e) i,ii and iii only

Answer 1

Dear student ,

For showing trigonal planar geometry the compound must have sp² hybridisation and in the given question (i) and (ii) compounds are
sp² hybridised ( option d )
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