Some Important Compounds of Boron

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Some Important Compounds of Boron: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Important Compounds of Group 13 Elements, Diborane, Hydrolysis of Diborane & Reaction of Diborane with Lewis Bases etc.

Important Questions on Some Important Compounds of Boron

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The states of hybridisation of boron and oxygen atoms in boric acid   ( H 3 BO 3 )  are respectively

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How many number of the following substances contains hexagonal planar rings in their structures?

Graphite, (BN)x, B3N3H6, C6H6B2H6, H3P3O9

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An aqueous solution of borax is basic.

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Which of the following reactions are shown by diborane?

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Describe the structure of diborane. What is special about this structure?

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What are the basic units of the larger structure of orthoboric acid? How are they bonded?

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What is the formula of colemanite?

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An unknown inorganic compound 'A' on reduction with LiAlH4 produced a hydride product 'B' (along with other by-products). The product 'B' contains 21.72% of hydrogen in it. The product 'B' on exposure to air gave boron trioxide. The compounds 'A' and 'B' are:

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With reference to diborane B2H6, identify the correct statement. 

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Borax reacts with concentrated HCl to produce a boron containing compound X. Heating X with C2H5OH converts it into Y, which gives green edged flame. Identify X and Y.

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A Lewis acid 'X' reacts with LiAlH4 in ether medium to give a highly toxic gas. This gas when heated with NH3 gives a compound commonly known as inorganic benzene. The gas is

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B2H6 can't be prepared by :-

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Which is correct for diborane :-

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Diborane is readily hydrolysed by water to give _____ and hydrogen.

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Name the products formed by the hydrolysis of diborane.

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Write the equation for the hydrolysis of diborane ?

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Explain banana bonds as three centre two electron bonds.

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Compare banana bonds with single covalent bond.

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Write the equation for the combustion of diborane ?