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The geometry around boron in the product '' formed from the following reaction is
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tetrahedral
In this reaction hydride ions replace the fluoride ions. and diborane is formed, which is a Lewis acid due to incomplete octet. It breaks symmetrically with bases like tertiary amines.
In this product geometry around Boron will be tetrahedral. And it will have hybridisation.
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