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What is the nature of the hydrides formed by elments of 13 group?

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Group 13 elements form covalent hydrides. These are mainly electron deficient hydrides. They act as Lewis acids.
Boron form large number of hydrides called boranes. Aluminium form a singel polymeric hydride called allane. Gallium forms a dimerichydride and indium forms a polymeric hydride which are not stable. Thallium does not from any hydride.
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