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x--LiGhtNiNg-_-b0Lt asked in Science & Mathematics Chemistry · 2 years ago

Geometry of Boron with 4 bonds?

What shape would a boron atom with 4 bonds be? It would have 3 bonds to Cl and 1 to a carbon chain.

As an exception to the octet rule, the 4 bonds are possible, but im unsure as to its geometry.

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David
2 years ago
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1) tetrahedral
Mike A
Lv 7
2 years ago
Google "Diborane". You will find lots of information and diagrams. For example:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diborane

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