What is the molecular geometry of BF3 according to VSEPR theory?
Correct Answer: Trigonal planar
- Step 1: Identify the central atom in BF3, which is boron (B).
- Step 2: Count the number of bonds boron forms with fluorine (F) atoms. BF3 has three F atoms bonded to B.
- Step 3: Determine the number of lone pairs on the central atom (B). In BF3, there are no lone pairs on boron.
- Step 4: Use VSEPR theory to analyze the arrangement of the bonding pairs. With three bonding pairs and no lone pairs, the shape is determined.
- Step 5: Conclude that the molecular geometry of BF3 is trigonal planar.
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