VSEPR and Bond Hybridization

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

B F F F

BF3 has a molecular geometry that is:

  • A

    Trigonal pyramidal with 107° angles

  • B

    Trigonal planar with 120° bond angles

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  • C

    Tetrahedral with 109.5° angles

  • D

    Bent with 120° angles

Explanation

Boron has 3 bonded atoms and no lone pairs, giving trigonal planar geometry with 120° angles.

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