What is the predominant intermolecular force in BF$_3$? A) London dispersion forces B) ion-dipole forces C) hydrogen bonding D) dipole-dipole forces
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BF3 is a nonpolar molecule because it has a symmetrical trigonal planar structure, which means the dipoles cancel each other out. Show more…
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