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Fluorine is more electronegative than either boron or phosphorous. What conclusion can be drawn from the fact that `BF_(3)` has no dipole moment but `PF_(3)` does

A

`BF_3` is not spherically symmetrical but `PF_3` is

B

`BF_3` molecule must be linear

C

The atomic radius of P is larger than the atomic radius of B

D

The `BF_3` molecule must be planar triangular

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