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and 
both molecules are covalent, but 
is non-polar and 
is polar. Its reason is
A
In uncombined state boron is metal and nitrogen is gas
B
bond has no dipole moment whereas 
bond has dipole moment
C
The size of boron atom is smaller than nitrogen
D
is planar whereas 
is pyramidal
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
is planar while 
is pyramidal due to the presence of lone pair of electron on nitrogen in 
.
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