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In SO₂ , sulfur has 3 electron domains (2 bonding, 1 lone pair), giving a trigonal planar electron geometry ( sp² ), but a bent molecular shape.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: VSEPR Theory and Shapes of Molecules
In BCl₃ , boron has 3 bonding pairs and no lone pairs with sp² hybridization, giving a trigonal planar electron and molecular geometry.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: VSEPR Theory and Shapes of Molecules
In trigonal planar geometry, such as in BCl₃ , the bond angle is 120° due to three bonding pairs arranged symmetrically.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: Covalent Bonding - Bond Parameters and Polarity and Fajan's Rule
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