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The formula of inorganic benzene is________.


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  • Inorganic benzene is also known as borazine which is an inorganic and cyclic compound.
  • Its chemical formula is (BH)3(NH)3
  • There are three B-H units and threeN-H units alternate.
  • Borazine is called ‘inorganic benzene’ because the compound is isoelectronic and isostructural with benzene.
  • The other similarities are it is also a colorless liquid with an aromatic smell.
  • The structure of borazine is shown below:

Therefore, the chemical formula of inorganic benzene is (BH)3(NH)3.


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