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Boron cannot from which one of the following anions?A. `BF_(6)^(3-)`B. `BH_(4)^(-)`C. `B(OH)_(4)^(-)`D. `BO_(2)^(-)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Due to non-availability of `d`-orbitals, boron is unable to expand its octet.Therefore, the maximum covalence of boron cannot exceed `4`.


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