Question

Boron-containing compounds often have a boron atom with only three bonds (and no lone pairs) two structure have been assigned to $B{F}_3$

Select the correct statements

• A. Octet of $F$ is complete in I and II but octet of $B$ is incomplete in I but complete in II
• B. Octets of $F$ and $B$ are complete in I and II
• C. Octets of $F$ and $B$ are incomplete in I and II
• D. Octet of $F$ is complete in I and II but octet of $B$ is complete in I but incomplete in II

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) Octet of $F$ is complete in I and II but octet of $B$ is incomplete in I but complete in II