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Most elements form oxides and hydroxides with different characteristics. Often, regular periodic trends are observed in these oxides and hydroxides. Hydroxides of `Na` and `Mg` are distinctly alkaline, while oxides of `N` and `S` are distinctly acidic.
Draw the structure of `B_(2)H_(6)`.

A

Two centered `3e^(-)` bond square

B

Three centered `2e^(-)` bond square

C

Four centered `2e^(-)` bond square

D

Four centered `4e^(-)` bond square

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