Elements of Group 13, 14 and 15
Chapter 9: Elements of Group 13, 14 and 15
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See all →- Explain structure and bonding of diborane. Electronic configuration of boron is 1s² 2s² 2p¹. Thus, it has only three valence electrons. In diborane, each boron atom is sp³ hybridized.... 1
- Explain the trend in oxidation state of elements from nitrogen to bismuth. Group 15 elements have five valence electrons (ns² np³). Common oxidation states are -3, +3 and +5. The range of oxidation state is from -3... 1
- What are silicones? Where are they used? Silicones are organosilicon polymers having R₂SiO (where, R = CH₃ or C₆H₅ group) as a repeating unit held together by Since the empirical fo... 1
- Find out the difference between White phosphorus and Red phosphorus White phosphorus Red phosphorus It consists of discrete tetrahedral P₄ molecules. It consists chains of P₄ molecules linked together by cova... 1
- Find out the difference between Diamond and Graphite Diamond Graphite It has a three-dimensional network structure. It has a two-dimensional hexagonal layered structure. In diamond, each carbon... 1
- Name a molecule having banana bond. Diborane (B₂H₆) 2