Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 12, 2026
For BF 3 molecule which of the following is true?
A
B-atom is sp 2 hybridized.
B
There is a P 
– P 
back bonding in this molecule.
– P back bonding in this molecule.
C
Observed B–F bond length is found to be less than the expected bond length.
D
All of these
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Decrease in B – F bond length is due to delocalized p 
–p 
bonding between filled p-orbital of F atom and vacant p-orbital of B atom.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
The values of electronegativity of atoms A and B are 1.20 and 4.0 respectively. The percentage of i…
is the symbol of ….. ion
The number of electrons that are paired in oxygen molecule is
When goes to the bond distance ..... and when goes to the bond distance .......
Which combination is best explained by the co-ordinate covalent bond
The correct order of dipole moment is