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

  • A
    Linear,$sp$
  • B
    Trigonal planar,$sp^2$
  • C
    Tetrahedral,$sp^3$
  • D
    Pyramidal,$sp^3$

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$I.$ There are no $p_{\pi}-p_{\pi}$ bonds present in the molecule.
$II.$ There are eight lone pairs of electrons in total.
$III.$ Each $S$ atom is $sp^3$ hybridized.

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$(i)$ Electronegativity
$(ii)$ Bond angle between same hybrid orbitals
$(iii)$ Size
$(iv)$ Energy level

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Consider the following reactions:
$(i)$ $PCl_3 + 3H_2O \to H_3PO_3 + 3HCl$
$(ii)$ $SF_4 + 3H_2O \to H_2SO_3 + 4HF$
$(iii)$ $BCl_3 + 3H_2O \to H_3BO_3 + 3HCl$
$(iv)$ $XeF_6 + 3H_2O \to XeO_3 + 6HF$
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Consider the following statements for $\dot{CH_3} = X$ and $\dot{CF_3} = Y$:
$I$. When $X$ dimerises,the bond angle decreases.
$II$. When $X$ dimerises,the bond angle increases.
$III$. In the $X-Y$ molecule,the $C-C$ bond length is less than that in the $Y-Y$ molecule.
$IV$. The bond angle in $X$ is greater than that in $Y$.

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