_____ is the hybridization of the boron atom in the BF₄^- ion. A) sp³d B) sp³d² C) sp² D) sp³ E) sp

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To determine the hybridization of the boron atom, we need to first count the number of groups attached to it. In this case, there are three groups attached to boron: one sulfur (S) atom, one phosphorus (P) atom, and one lone pair (represented by -). Next, we need to determine the steric number, which is the sum of the number of groups and the number of lone pairs. In this case, the steric number is 4 (3 groups + 1 lone pair). Finally, we can use the steric number to determine the hybridization using the formula: hybridization = s + p - 1 where s is the number of lone pairs and p is the number of groups. Plugging in the values, we get: hybridization = 1 + 3 - 1 hybridization = 3 Therefore, the hybridization of the boron atom is sp³. Choice D is the only option that includes this hybridization.

_____ Is the Hybridization of the Boron Atom in the BF4-

_____ Is the Hybridization of the Boron Atom in the BF₄^-