Question

Describe the hybridization of boron and the molecular structure about the boron in each of the following:

a) BF3
b) BCl3
c) BH4- d) BO2

Answer 1

The hybridization of boron and the molecular structure around boron for each given compound are as follows: (a) BF3 - sp2 hybridization and trigonal planar, (b) BCl3 - sp2 hybridization and trigonal planar, (c) BH4- - sp3 hybridization and tetrahedral, and (d) BO2 - sp3 hybridization and trigonal planar.

Step-by-step explanation:

The hybridization of boron in each of the following compounds is as follows:

1. (a) BF3 - The hybridization of boron in BF3 is sp2. The molecular structure around boron is trigonal planar.
2. (b) BCl3 - The hybridization of boron in BCl3 is also sp2. The molecular structure around boron is trigonal planar.
3. (c) BH4- - The hybridization of boron in BH4- is sp3. The molecular structure around boron is tetrahedral.
4. (d) BO2 - The hybridization of boron in BO2 is sp3. The molecular structure around boron is trigonal planar.