Suggest explanations for the following facts. (a) Na[BH 4 ] is very much less rapidly hydrolysed by

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Suggest explanations for the following facts.

(a) Na[BH4] is very much less rapidly hydrolysed by H2O than is Na[AlH4].

(b) The rate of hydrolysis of B2H6 by water vapour is given by the equation:

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(c) A saturated aqueous solution of boric acid is neutral to the indicator bromocresol green (pH range 3.8–5.4), and a solution of K[HF2] is acidic to this indicator. When excess boric acid is added to a solution of K[HF2], the solution becomes alkaline to bromocresol green.

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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