In the molecule BF₃, the type of bonding is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the molecule BF₃, the type of bonding is:
A. Ionic
B. Coordinate
C. Metallic
D. Covalent
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Boron trifluoride (BF₃) has covalent bonds where boron shares three electrons with three fluorine atoms. Although BF₃ can accept a lone pair to form coordinate bonds (as in BF₄⁻), its own bonds are polar covalent. Ionic bonding occurs between metal and non-metal.

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