NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Boron fluoride exists as BF 3 but boron hydride doesn’t exist as BH 3 . Give reason. In which form does it exist? Explain its structure.
Options
- ABH 3 is highly unstable and exists only in a dimerized form, (BH 3 ) 2 .
- BBH 3 is highly unstable and exists only in a polymeric form.
- CBH 3 is highly stable and exists as a monomer, BH 3 .
- DBH 3 is highly stable and exists as a dimer, (BH 3 ) 2 .
Correct answer
B. BH 3 is highly unstable and exists only in a polymeric form.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) BH 3 is highly unstable and exists only in a polymeric form.