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The BCl(3) is a planar molecule whereas ...

The `BCl_(3)` is a planar molecule whereas `NCI_(3)` is pyramidal because

A

`BCl_3` has no lone pair of electrons but`NCl_3` has a lone pair of electrons

B

`B - Cl` bond is more polar than `N - Cl` bond

C

Nitrogen atom is smaller than boron atom

D

`N - Cl` bond is more covalent than`B - Cl` bond

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The correct Answer is:
A

From VSEPR theory.
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