Question

$B{F}_3+F^{-}\to B{F}_4$ What is the hybridiation state of $B$ in $B{F}_3$ and $B{F}_4^{-}?$

• A. $s{p}^2,s{p}^3$
• B. $s{p}^3,s{p}^3$
• C. $s{p}^2,s{p}^2$
• D. $s{p}^3,s{p}^{3}d$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) $s{p}^2,s{p}^3$