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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

Which of the ...

Question

Which of the following molecules is planar ?

N F_{3}

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N C l_{3}

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P H_{3}

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B F_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is D $B F_{3}$
In $B F_{3}$ , the $B$ atom contains three bond pairs and zero lone pairs. Hence, it undergoes $s p^{2}$ -hybridization.
Hence, the molecular geometry is triangular planar.

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