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For BF3 molecule which of the following statements are true?

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a

Observed B-F bond length is found to be less than the expected bond length.

b

B-atom is sp2 hybridised

c

There is a pπ−pπ back bonding in this molecule

d

It is a non-planar molecule

answer is A, B, C.

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Detailed Solution

BF3​ is sp2 hybridized with 3 bond pairs and zeo lone pairs. The decrease in B-F bond length is due to delocalised pπ−pπ bonding between filled p-orbital of F atom and vacant p-orbital of B atom. There is also  pπ−pπ back bonding in this molecule

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Correct options are A) , B) and C).

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For BF3 molecule which of the following statements are true?