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The geometry and the type of hybrid orbitals present about the central atom in ` BF_3` is :

A

Linear,sp

B

Trigonal planar, `sp^(2)`

C

Tetrahedral,` sp^(3)`

D

Pyramidal `sp^(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`BF_(3)` has triangular planar molecule due to `sp^(2)` hybridisation .
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