A brief review of Lewis Acids and Bases
Boron: Group 3A Boron Hydrides: BxHy Simplest is “diborane” B2H6 Also called “boranes” Simplest is “diborane” B2H6 Draw its Lewis structure
Bonding in diborane Reactions of diborane
Other boron hydrides
Carboranes
Carboranes
Metalloboranes and carboranes
Metallacarboranes
Boron vs. Aluminum Halides Boron trichloride Aluminum trichloride Predict the structure of BeCl2.
Some Cool Hydroxides: Amphoterism LiOH Mg(OH)2 Al(OH)3
Some Cool Hydroxides: Amphoterism B(OH)3 Explain reason for difference between Al(OH)3 and B(OH)3
Boron Oxoanions
Bleaches!
Boron Nitride What is the Lewis structure similar to?
Borazine
Metal Borides: MxBy
Metal Borides: MxBy