Question

BF3 is often described as having electron deficiencies on boron with and electroncount of 6. However resonance structures can satisfy the octet with delocalized π electrons

a. Draw the resonance structures

b. Find the MO in figure 5.32 that shows this delocalization and explain yourchoice

c. BF3 is a lewis acid and commonly accepts a pair of electrons from othermolecules. Find the orbital in 5.32 that is the acceptor.

Answer 1