In BCl₃ molecule, the Cl-B-Cl bond angle is

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90°

120°

109°.28

180°

answer is B.

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In BCl₃, Boron is the central atom. It has three valence electrons. These electrons combine with the electrons of chlorine atoms and form three B-Cl bonds. So, there is sp² hybridization and trigonal planar shape. The bond angle in the molecule is 120^o.

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