Question

Why boron is unable to form (BF6)3- ion?

Answer 1

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Boron does not have d-orbitals in its valence shell, and therefore the maximum covalency of boron can not exceed 4. Thus, boron is unstable to form BF63- ions.


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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Boron is electron deficient.It does not have d- orbitals. so it is unable to form (BF6)3-ion