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The geometry around boron in the product 'B' formed from the following reaction is

BF3+NaH450 KA+NaF

A+NMe3B

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE MainJEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A trigonal planar
  • B tetrahedral
  • C pyramidal
  • D square planar
Solution:
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The correct answer is: tetrahedral

2BF3+6NaHB2H6A+6NaF

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.

B2H6+2Me3N2Me3N+BBH3- 

In this product geometry around Boron will be tetrahedral. And it will have sp3 hybridisation.

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