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A brief review of Lewis Acids and Bases. Boron: Group 3A. Boron Hydrides: B x H y. Also called “boranes”. Simplest is “diborane” B 2 H 6 Draw its Lewis structure. Bonding in diborane. Reactions of diborane. Other boron hydrides. Carboranes. Carboranes.
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Boron: Group 3A Boron Hydrides: BxHy Also called “boranes” Simplest is “diborane” B2H6 Draw its Lewis structure
Bonding in diborane Reactions of diborane
Boron vs. Aluminum Halides Boron trichloride Aluminum trichloride Predict the structure of BeCl2.
Some Cool Hydroxides: Amphoterism LiOH Mg(OH)2 Al(OH)3
Some Cool Hydroxides: Amphoterism B(OH)3 Explain reason for difference between Al(OH)3 and B(OH)3
Boron Nitride What is the Lewis structure similar to?