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Predict the mode of hybridization of B in BF3. write two features.

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Predict the mode of hybridization of B in BF3. Mention any two features of this hybridization.


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The central atom B in BF3 has sp2 hybridization. Two important features of sp2 hybridization are:

  1. The bond angle of sp2 hybrid orbitals is 120°.
  2. sp2 hybrid orbital has 33% s-character and 66% p-character.
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