Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
BF3 is planar and electron-deficient compound. Hybridization and the number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are
A
sp2 and 8
B
sp3 and 4
C
sp3 and 6
D
sp2 and 6
Answer
sp2 and 6
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (D): sp2 and 6