Q. $BF_3$ is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are:
A) $sp^3$ and 6
B) $sp^2$ and 6
C) $sp^2$ and 8
D) $sp^3$ and 4
Explanation
[Solution] B in $BF_3$ forms three bond pairs ($sp^2$) and has only 6 electrons around it. Answer (2).
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