In [B4O5(OH)4]2−, the number of boron atoms having an octet of electron is:
A
0
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B
1
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C
2
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is C2
In [B4O5(OH)4]2− as shown in the diagram, the terminal B atoms have only 6 electrons in its valence shell and the B atoms those are connected through a bridging oxo group have a complete octet of electrons.