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Valency of Boron in BF3 molecule is_________

  • A. Zero
  • B. One
  • C. Two
  • D. Three

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The valency of boron in the BF3 molecule is determined by how many bonds it forms with fluorine atoms. In BF3, boron is bonded to three fluorine atoms.

Understanding Boron's Valency

Valency refers to the ability of an atom to bond with other atoms. For boron in BF3:

  • Boron forms three covalent bonds with three fluorine atoms.
  • This means boron has a valency of three in this compound.

Final Answer

Thus, the correct option is D. Three.