Practice mode Chemical Bonding

What is the shape of the BF₃ molecule and its F–B–F bond angle?

Correct answer D. Trigonal planar, 120°

Explanation

Boron has three bond pairs and no lone pair, so the electron pairs lie in a plane at 120°. Boron is sp² hybridised.

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