If BH3 formed the trigonal planar molecule shown in the image below, which statement would best describe BH3?

A. BH3 would orient in an electric field.
B. BH3 is a polar molecule.
C. BH3 forms four bonds around the center atom.
D. Boron does not contain a complete octet of electrons.

Question

If BH3 formed the trigonal planar molecule shown in the image below, which statement would best describe BH3?


 		A.	BH3 would orient in an electric field.
 		B.	BH3 is a polar molecule.
 		C.	BH3 forms four bonds around the center atom.
 		D.	Boron does not contain a complete octet of electrons.

vera_ewing · Answer

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sweetburger · Answer

D. would be correct it falls short of an octet by 2 electrons