Q.

For BF3 molecule which of the following is true?

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a

Observed BF bond length is found to be less than the expected bond length

b

B-atom is sp2 hybridized

c

There is a pπpπ back bonding in this molecule
 

d

All of the above

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The center B in BF3 contains three bond pairs. It has a trigonal planner shape and is hence sp2 hybridized.

Because F can provide a lone pair of electrons to the unoccupied 2p orbitals of the central atom in BF3, there is back bonding between F atoms and the center (B).

Due to back bonding, the BF bond length in BF3 is lower than what would be predicted. Back bonding results in a partial double bond character and uniform bond lengths.

Here, all the statements are correct. Hence, option D is correct.

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