Question

Explain the structure of bcl3 using hybridization

Answer 1

Answer:

The type of hybridization that occurs in BCl3 is sp2 hybridization. In BCl3 molecule, boron will be the central atom which contains three bonded atoms but no lone pair of electrons. Its steric number is also said to be 3.

Explanation:

BCl3 - Boron Trichloride:

Decision: The molecular geometry of BCl3 is trigonal planar with symmetric charge distribution around the central atom.

Answer 2

Answer:

The hybridization of BCl3 now occurs where one 2s and two 2p orbitals of boron will take part in the process to form three half-filled sp2 hybrid orbitals. ... Three σsp-p bonds are formed between boron's half-filled sp2 hybrid orbitals and three chlorine atoms.

Name of the Molecule: Boron Trichloride

Hybridization Type: sp2

Geometry: Trigonal Planar

Molecular Formula: BCl3