Structure of a carborane with formula, C₂B₄H₈, is formally derived from · ABC26IN0181

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: CSIR NET 2012 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Hard

Structure of a carborane with formula, $\mathrm{C_2B_4H_8}$, is formally derived from

(a)Closo-borane

(b)Nido-borane

(c)Arachno-borane

(d)Conjuncto-borane

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

C2B4H8 )*' (BH)2B4H8 = B6H10 [ B6H6 ]-4 → nido borane

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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