Q.

Assertion (A) : BF3  is non polar while PF3  is polar
Reason (R) : BF3  is trigonal planar whereas PF3  is pyramidal in shape

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a

If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 

b

If A is true but R is false

c

If both A and R are false

d

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

BF3  is non polar as its dipole moment is zero due to symmetrical trigonal planar geometry.  PF3  is polar as it has dipole moment due to pyramidal shape

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