JEE Main2011Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Boron cannot form which one of the following anions?
Options
- ABH ₄⁻
- BB ( OH )₄⁻
- CBO ₂⁻
- DBF ₆³⁻
Correct answer
D. BF ₆³⁻
Step-by-step solution
As Boron has only four orbitals in the valence shell ( i.e. 2 s, 2 p_x, 2 p_y & 2 p_z ) it can show a maximum valency of four only. Therefore [ BF ₆ ]³⁻ is not possible