Question

What is Borazine?

Answer 1

Borazine:

• In this cyclic compound, there are three BH units and three NH units alternate. and is also known as borazole.
• The chemical formula of borazine is ${\text{B}}_3{\mathrm{H}}_6{\mathrm{N}}_3$.
• It is isostructural with benzene $\left({\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_6\right)$.
• For this reason, borazine is sometimes referred to as “inorganic benzene”. Like benzene, borazine is a colourless liquid with an aromatic smell.

Structure of Borazine: