What Shape Is the Shape of the Molecule BF₃,with Only

question 62

Multiple Choice

What shape is the shape of the molecule BF₃,with only three covalent bonds to,and no lone pairs of electrons on,the boron atom?

• A)Trigonal pyramidal
• B)Trigonal planar
• C)Tetrahedral
• D)Linear
• E)Bent

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