Which of the following molecules has trigonal planar geometry?
- BF3
- NH3
- PCl3
- IF3
Answer
(1) BF3
Solution
As per NCERT (VSEPR theory), a central atom with 3 bond pairs and no lone pair has trigonal planar geometry.
BF3: 3 bp + 0 lp (sp2) ⇒ trigonal planar
NH3, PCl3: 3 bp + 1 lp ⇒ trigonal pyramidal
IF3: 3 bp + 2 lp (sp3d) ⇒ T-shaped
∴ BF3 has trigonal planar geometry.
Answer: (1)