ABC26IN0191 · Main Group Elements

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: CSIR-NET 2013 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

Number of isomeric derivatives possible for the neutral closo-carborane, $\mathrm{C_2B_{10}H_{12}}$ is
(a)three
(b)two
(c)four
(d)six
Answer
Answer (as printed): A
Explanation
$\mathrm{C_2B_{10}H_{12}}$ shows three isomeric derivatives, which depend on the temperature.

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