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`BF_3` is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom respectively are:

A

`sp^3 and 6`

B

`sp^2 and 6`

C

`sp^2 and 8`

D

`sp^3 and 4`

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The correct Answer is:
B

Number of electrons around boron atom is 6.
Hybridization of B is `sp^2`.
Shape is trigonal planar.
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