Which statement is true about BF3, a nonpolar molecule? It has nonpolar bonds and a symmetrical structure. It has nonpolar bonds and an asymmetrical structure. It has polar bonds and a symmetrical structure. It has polar bonds and an asymmetrical structure. It has ionic bonds and symmetrical structure.

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Terrell Mccullough

13 April, 17:21

Which statement is true about BF3, a nonpolar molecule? It has nonpolar bonds and a symmetrical structure. It has nonpolar bonds and an asymmetrical structure. It has polar bonds and a symmetrical structure. It has polar bonds and an asymmetrical structure. It has ionic bonds and symmetrical structure.

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Justice Chavez · Answer 1

I think the correct answer is the first option. It has nonpolar bonds and a symmetrical structure. The structure of a BF3 molecule shows a symmetrical trigonal geometry. The net dipole moment of the molecule is zero therefore it is polar.