Question

Describe the shapes of BF3, and BH4, . Assign the hybridisation of boron in these species.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The central B atom in BF3​ undergoes sp2 hybridization which results in trigonal planar geometry with three bond pairs and 0 lone pairs of electrons.

The central B atom in BH4−​ undergoes sp3 hybridization which results in tetrahedral geometry with 4 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs of electrons.

Explanation:

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