Why is Boron able to have 4 bonds even though it is a group 13 element?
reference: homework question 4.81 in edition 6 (B3N3H6)
Boron
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Re: Boron
Since Boron has only 5 electrons in total with 3 valence electrons, it can be an exception to the octet rule. To complete the octet, Boron can gain 5 valence electrons or lose its 3 valence electrons to complete the octet. Boron could never have a maximum 5 bonds for it is a small atom. Therefore, it can be stable with less than an octet.
In this case however, as shown in BF4-, Boron can form 4 bonds with the additional electron thus completing the octet.
The maximum amount of bonds in a period 2 element is 4 while elements in period 3 and above can form expanded octets.
In this case however, as shown in BF4-, Boron can form 4 bonds with the additional electron thus completing the octet.
The maximum amount of bonds in a period 2 element is 4 while elements in period 3 and above can form expanded octets.
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