Question
Why does $\text{BF}^{3-}_6$ not exist but $\text{AlF}^{3-}_6$ exist?
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Answer
It is because 'B' does not have vacant d-orbitals whereas as Al has d-orbitals of form $\text{AlF}^{3-}_6.$
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