Which of the following statements are TRUE about the BF3 molecule?
A.BF3 violates the octet rule for the central atom.
B.BF3 is nonpolar.
C.BF3 has a trigonal planar molecular geometry.
D.All of the above statements are true.
E.None of the above are true.

Question

Which of the following statements are TRUE about the BF3 molecule?
A.BF3 violates the octet rule for the central atom. 	
B.BF3 is nonpolar. 	
C.BF3 has a trigonal planar molecular geometry. 	
D.All of the above statements are true. 	
E.None of the above are true.

vshiroky · Answer

I'm not sure if this is A or E @iPwnBunnies

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Dangit, I've just been doing work on this. I need paper lol.

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Oh hold on.

vshiroky · Answer

Lol thank you

ipwnbunnies · Answer

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There are 3 bonding pairs of electrons and 1 lone pair on the central atom, Boron.
Therefore, it has a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry...