Both BF 3 and NF 3 are covalent but BF 3 molecule is non-polar while NF 3 is polar…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Both BF3 and NF3 are covalent but BF3 molecule is non-polar while NF3 is polar because :
  1. atomic size of boron is smaller than nitrogen
  2. BF3 is planar but NF3 is pyramidal
  3. boron is a metal while nitrogen is gas
  4. BF bond has no dipole moment while NF3 bond has dipole

Answer

(B) BF 3 is planar but NF 3 is pyramidal

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