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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Objective Question
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Which type of hybridization is exhibited by the carbon atom in boron trichloride (BCl₃)?
Options
A sp
B sp²
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C sp³
D sp³d
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Boron trichloride (BCl₃) exhibits sp² hybridization. Boron in BCl₃ has three bonding regions and no lone pairs, resulting in trigonal planar geometry with bond angles of 120°, characteristic of sp² hybridization.

Hint

Molecules with trigonal planar geometry and three bonding regions typically have sp² hybridization.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1605 of 1872
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