Question

Choose the incorrect option.
The crystalline form of borax has

• A. Tetranuclear [$B_4{O}_5(OH{)}_4{]}^{2-}$ unit
• B. All boron atoms in the same plane
• C. Equal number of $s{p}^2$ and $s{p}^3$ hybridized boron atoms
• D. One terminal hydroxide per boron atom

Answer 1

The correct option is B All boron atoms in the same plane

All boron atoms are not in same plane. Hence, the correct answer is option (b).