What type of hybridization is present in the molecule BF3?

Practice Questions

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What type of hybridization is present in the molecule BF3?
  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. dsp3

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of hybridization is present in the molecule BF3?
  • Step 1: Identify the central atom in the molecule BF3, which is Boron (B).
  • Step 2: Count the number of bonds Boron forms with Fluorine (F) atoms. In BF3, Boron forms three bonds with three Fluorine atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the number of lone pairs on the central atom (Boron). In BF3, there are no lone pairs on Boron.
  • Step 4: Use the VSEPR theory to determine the hybridization. Since there are three bonding pairs and no lone pairs, the hybridization is sp2.
  • Step 5: Conclude that BF3 has sp2 hybridization.
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