Question:

Boron cannot form which one of the following anions?

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • $BO _{2}^{-}$
  • $BF _{6}^{3-}$
  • $BH _{4}^{-}$
  • $B ( OH )_{4}^{-}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Due to absence of low lying vacant $d$ orbital in $B$. $sp^{3} d ^{2}$ hybridization is not possible hence $BF _{6}^{3-}$ will not formed.
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Concepts Used:

Group 13 Elements

Group 13 is commonly known as the Boron Family. The boron family comprises:

  • Boron (B)
  • Aluminum (Al)
  • Gallium (Ga)
  • Indium (In)
  • Thallium (Tl)

Element 113 (Nihonium) gets the name of ununtrium Uut. Each one of the elements has three electrons in the external shell of their nuclear structure is one of the important and mutual properties of the group.

The general electronic configuration for the group 13 elements is ns2 np1.

Density of Boron Family:

Melting point and Boiling Point:

Electronegativity:

Atomic and Ionic Radii:

Compounds of Group 13 Elements:

  • Oxides
  • Halides
  • Borates
  • Boron Hydrides
  • Diborane
  • Borazine