MCQ
The covalency and oxidation state respectively of boron in $\left[ BF _4\right]^{-}$, are
  • $4$ and $3$
  • B
    $4$ and $4$
  • C
    $3$ and $4$
  • D
    $3$ and $5$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$4$ and $3$
a
Number of covalent bond formed by Boron is $4$

Oxidation number of fluorine is $-1$,

Oxidation number of $B +4 \times(-1)=-1$,

Thus, Oxidation number of $B =+3$

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