In boron compounds, the B atom often is not surrounded by four valence electron pairs. Illustrate this

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In boron compounds, the B atom often is not surrounded by four valence electron pairs. Illustrate this with BCl3. Show how the molecule can achieve an octet configuration by forming a coordinate covalent bond with ammonia (NH3).

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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