Question

The geometry and type of hybrid orbital present around the central atom in $BF_3$ is

• A. linear, $sp$
• B. trigonal planar, $sp^2$
• C. tetrahedral, $sp^3$
• D. pyramidal, $sp^3$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

trigonal planar, $sp^2$

Answer 2

$BF_{3}$ molecule is trigonal planar with $sp^{2}$ hybridisation.