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Question

${BCl_3}$ is planar molecule because in this molecule boron is

A

$sp^3$ -hybridized

B

$sp^2$ -hybridized

C

sp-hybridized

D

$sp^3$ d-hybridized.

Answer

$sp^2$ -hybridized

Explanation

Solution

In ${BCl_3}, B$ is $sp^2$ hybridized which gives a planar triangular structure to $BCl_3$ molecule.