Chapter 8, Problem 8.164AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure of the given boron compounds and the possibility for the same given bond length of $\text{B}-\text{F}$ in two compounds being the justification for the single bond nature of $\text{B}-\text{F}$ bond in both the compounds is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The Lewis symbols of the atoms indicate the total number of valence electrons surrounding the atom or the ions.

To determine: The Lewis structure of ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}\text{BF}$ and the possibility for the same given bond length of $\text{B}-\text{F}$ in two compounds being the justification for the single bond nature of $\text{B}-\text{F}$ bond in both the compounds.