3-42. The gas boron trifluoride (BF3) has a trigonal planar configuration as shown in Fig. P3.42. The B-F bond length is 1.3 Angstrom. Adjacent fluoride molecules form a 120° angle. Find the distance between adjacent fluoride molecules. F F B 120° F Figure P3.42 Planar configuration of boron trifluoride.

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3-42. The gas boron trifluoride (BF3) has a
trigonal planar configuration as shown
in Fig. P3.42. The B-F bond length is 1.3
Angstrom. Adjacent fluoride molecules
form a 120° angle. Find the distance
between adjacent fluoride molecules.
F
F
B
120°
F
Figure P3.42 Planar configuration of boron
trifluoride.
Transcribed Image Text:2. 3-42. The gas boron trifluoride (BF3) has a trigonal planar configuration as shown in Fig. P3.42. The B-F bond length is 1.3 Angstrom. Adjacent fluoride molecules form a 120° angle. Find the distance between adjacent fluoride molecules. F F B 120° F Figure P3.42 Planar configuration of boron trifluoride.
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