Boron fluoride obeys the octet rule.

True or false

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Chemistry

Dutchess

15 March, 14:20

Boron fluoride obeys the octet rule.

True or false

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Wong · Answer 1

True? I think.

Leroy Jefferson · Answer 2

True - Boron fluoride do obey the octet rule

Explanation:

BF3 follows the octet rule because Boron has 3 electrons on its outer shell and it can give out one electron each to the 3 fluorine atoms. This gives each Fluorine ion eight electrons and Boron ends up with no electrons on the outer shell.

Boron fluoride obeys the octet rule.True or false

Boron fluoride obeys the octet rule.

True or false