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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

what is oxidation state of boran in ‘’B2H6” How does it found?

Profile image of Pranav Dabhade
9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Umakant biswal
9 Years ago
The mean oxidation number for the borons is then simply the ratio of hydrogen to boron in the molecule. 
in diborane B
2H6, the boron oxidation state is +3,. 
IT can be calculated by taking the ratio or even u can apply the normal o.s method . 
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