The structures of $\mathrm{BCl}_3$ and $\mathrm{BCl}_3 \cdot \mathrm{NH}_3$, respectively are

The structures of $\mathrm{BCl}_3$ and $\mathrm{BCl}_3 \cdot \mathrm{NH}_3$, respectively are
  1. Planar trigonal and Tetrahedral
  2. Planar trigonal and Pyramidal
  3. Pyramidal and Tetrahedral
  4. Pyramidal and Pyramidal

Solution

$\mathrm{BCl}_3$ trigonal planar and it acts as Lewis acid while treating with $\mathrm{NH}_3$.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (08 Jul Shift 1)

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