Fluorine is more electronegative than either boron or phosphorus. What conclusion can be drawn from the fact that $BF_3$ has no dipole moment but $PF_3$ does?

  • A
    $BF_3$ is not spherically symmetrical,$PF_3$ is not.
  • B
    $BF_3$ molecule must be linear.
  • C
    The atomic radius of $P$ is larger than the atomic radius of $B.$
  • D
    The $BF_3$ molecule must be planar triangular.

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