Question

Trihalide of boron is a trigonal planar molecule. Explain
What are different types of carbides? Explain each of them briefly.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Trihalide is a trigonal planar molecule because they readily form adducts with electron-pair donors, which are called Lewis bases.

different types of carbides are

i)salt-like (ionic)

ii) covalent compounds

iii) interstitial compounds

iv) "intermediate" transition metal carbides