The p-Block Elements

Question

Boron cannot form which one of the following anions?

BF₆^3-

BH₄^-

B(OH)₄^-

BO₂-

Answer

BF₆^3-

because of the non-availability of d-orbitals, boron is unable to expand its octet. Therefore, the maximum covalence of boron cannot exceed 4.

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BF₆^3-

BH₄^-

B(OH)₄^-

BO₂-

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Boron cannot form which one of the following anions?

BF₆^3-

BH₄^-

B(OH)₄^-

BO₂-