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What type of hybridization does a BCl3 molecule undergo?(a) sp(b) sp^2(c) sp^3(d) sp^3dThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.The question is from Molecular Structure topic in division Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct choice is (b) sp^2

For explanation: In the BCl3 molecule, one s-orbital and two p-orbitals intermix and form three equivalent hybrid ORBITS. Therefore it UNDERGOES sp^2 hybridization and FORMS TRIGONAL planar shape, like B in the center and CL in the 3 corners.



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