Describe the shapes of BF_(3) and [BH_(4)]^(-) . Assignthe hybridization of boron in these species.

Describe the shapes of BF_(3) and [BH_(4)]^(-) . Assignthe hybridizati

1.	Describe the shapes of BF_(3) and [BH_(4)]^(-) . Assignthe hybridization of boron in these species.
Answer» Solution :In `BF_(3)`, boron is `sp^(2)` -hybridized and, THEREFORE , `BF_(3)` is a PLANAR molecule. On the other hand, in `[BH_(4)]`, boron is `sp^(3)`-hybridizedand hence `[BH_(4)]^(-)` is a tetrahedralspecies.