Boranes Flashcards
1
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Importance of boron hydrides (4)
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unexpected structural principles, extension of MO theory to accommodate electron deficient bonding, extensive reaction chemistry, applications (polymers, neutron capture therapy)
2
Q
electron deficient
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insufficient electrons to form 2 electron bonds between each pair of atoms that are close enough together to be considered bonding
3
Q
Major classes
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close, nido, arachno
4
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Shapes (n=5-n=12)
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trigonal bipyramidal, octahedron, pentagonal bipyramid, dodecahedron, tricapped trigonal prism, bicapped square-anti prism, octadecahedron, icosahedron
