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The hybrid state of $B$ in $B F_{4}^{-}$ is:

A

$s p^{2}$

B

$s p$

C

$s p^{3}$

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Correct option is C)

$B F_{4}^{-}$ has $4$ bond pairs and $0$ lone pairs making it $s p^{3}$ hybridised.

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