why is BF3 does not obey the octet rule?

out of these choices
H2O
NaCl
CH1

2007-10-03 05:30:27 · 1 answers · asked by tc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Because boron does not have enough electrons in its valence shell. When one atom of Boron forms bonds with three F atoms, Boron contribute 3, and 3 Fluorine contribute one each. There are only 6 electrons there.

2007-10-05 14:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by Hahaha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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