Boron halides are Lewis acids because.....

  • A
    They are ionic.
  • B
    They are acidic.
  • C
    They are covalent.
  • D
    They are electron-deficient.

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Which of the following produce an alkaline solution when dissolved in water?
$(i)$ Borax
$(ii)$ Potash alum
$(iii)$ $SO_2$
$(iv)$ $SO_2(OH)_2$

Which of the following boron compounds is the hardest?

The geometry around boron in the product '$B$' formed from the following reaction is
$BF_{3} + NaH \xrightarrow{450 \ K} A + NaF$
$A + NMe_{3} \rightarrow B$

Match the following compounds in List-$I$ with their properties/names in List-$II$.
List-$I$ (Compound)List-$II$ (Property/Name/Structure)
$A$. $H_3BO_3$$1$. Dimeric form
$B$. $AlCl_3$$2$. Back bonding
$C$. $B_3N_3H_6$$3$. Hydrogen bonding
$D$. $BF_3$$4$. Inorganic benzene

What happens when:
$(a)$ Borax is heated strongly,
$(b)$ Boric acid is added to water,
$(c)$ Aluminium is treated with dilute $NaOH$,
$(d)$ $BF_{3}$ is reacted with ammonia?

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