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Which of the following molecules is planar ?

A
NF3
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NCl3
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C
PH3
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D
BF3
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Solution

The correct option is D BF3
In BF3, the B atom contains three bond pairs and zero lone pairs. Hence, it undergoes sp2-hybridization.
Hence, the molecular geometry is triangular planar.

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