Consider BF3 (point group D3h). There are SALCs from the F valence orbitals which transform as A″2 and E″. Are there any valence orbitals of the central B atom that can have a non-zero overlap with these SALCs? How would your conclusion differ for AlF3, where 3d orbitals might be available?

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Consider BF3 (point group D3h). There are SALCs from the F valence orbitals which transform as A″2 and E″. Are there any valence orbitals of the central B atom that can have a non-zero overlap with these SALCs? How would your conclusion differ for AlF3, where 3d orbitals might be available?

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