11.7. Describe the shapes of BF3 and BH4–. Assign the hybridisation of boron in these species.

In BF3, boron is sp2 hybridized. ? shape of BF3 = planar. In [BH4]–, boron is sp3 hybridized, thus the shape is tetrahedral.

11.7. Describe the shapes of BF₃ and BH₄^–. Assign the hybridisation of boron in these species.

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In BF₃, boron is sp² hybridized.
? shape of BF₃ = planar.
In [BH₄]^–, boron is sp3 hybridized, thus the shape is tetrahedral.

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