Explain the geometries of the molecules bf3 and nf3


The geometries of the molecules BF3 and NF3 are trigonal planar and trigonal pyramidal repectively. Which statement best accounts for the difference? a. N is more electronegative than B. b. BF3 is ionic, while NF3 is covalent. c. B utilizes sp hybridization, while N does not. d. N has a non-bonding pair of valence electrons, while B does not. [2] A sodium ion, Na+, contains the same number of electrons as a. A sodium ion, Na b. A magnesium atom, Mg c. A potassium ion, K+ d. A neon atom, Ne

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