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B(10)C(2)H(12) is isoelectronic with...

`B_(10)C_(2)H_(12)` is isoelectronic with

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`B_(12) H_(12)^(2-)`. Each of the boron atoms has one fewer electron than a carbon atom. To keep the total number of electrons the same in `B_(10)C_(2)H_(12)` and the boron hydride ion, the replacement of two carbon atoms with boron atoms must be accompained by addition of two extra electrons.
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