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Is there any change in the hybridization of B and N atoms as a result of the following reaction: BF 3 + NH 3 → F 3 B.NH 3 ?

Options

  1. AThe hybridization of the B atom changes from sp 2 to sp 3 , while the hybridization of the N atom changes from
  2. BThe hybridization of the B atom changes from sp 2 to sp 3 , but there is no change in the hybridization of the
  3. CThere is no change in the hybridization of either the B or N atoms in this reaction.
  4. DThe hybridization of the N atom changes from sp 3 to sp 2 , but there is no change in the hybridization of the

Correct answer

B. The hybridization of the B atom changes from sp 2 to sp 3 , but there is no change in the hybridization of the

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) The hybridization of the B atom changes from sp 2 to sp 3 , but there is no change in the hybridization of the N atom.

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