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Boron fluoride exists as BF(3) but boron...

Boron fluoride exists as `BF_(3)` but boron hydride does't exist as `BH_(3)`. Give reason. In which form does it exist ? Explain its structure.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding the Compounds**: - Boron fluoride (BF₃) and boron hydride (BH₃) both involve boron bonded to three atoms (fluorine and hydrogen, respectively). - In both cases, boron has only six electrons in its outer shell, which means it does not achieve a complete octet. 2. **Existence of BF₃**: - BF₃ exists because of the phenomenon known as back bonding. ...
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