Boron is unable to form bf6 3- ion . explain
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Boron does not have d orbitals. Because of this, it is not
possible for the element to expand on its octet. This, in turn, causes the
maximum covalence of boron to be restricted to 4. Beyond this value, boron will
become unstable and not be able to form BF6 3- ions.
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Boron is a non-metallic element. It is electron-deficient. It does not possess d orbitals in its valence shell. Due to this it is not able to expand its octet. The maximum covalency of boron cannot exceed 4. Therefore, boron is unstable to form BF6 3- ion.
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