The molecular shape of BF 3 is planar (see Table 10.1). If a fluoride ion is attached

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The molecular shape of BF3 is planar (see Table 10.1). If a fluoride ion is attached to the B atom of BF3 through a coordinate covalent bond, the ion BF4- results. What is the shape of this ion?

Table 10.1

TABLE 10.1 Molecular Geometry as a Function of Electron-Group Geometry Number of Electron Groups 2 3 4 5 6

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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