Structure of a carborane with formula, C₂ B₄ H₈, is formally derived from · ABC26IN1248

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

Structure of a carborane with formula, $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{B}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{8}$, is formally derived from

(a)Closo-borane

(b)Nido-borane

(c)Arachno-borane

(d)Conjuncto-borane

Answer

Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

C₂B₄H₈ (≡ B₆H₁₀) is a nido cluster (b).

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