The Correct Name for the BH₄^- ion Is

question 126

Multiple Choice

The correct name for the BH₄^- ion is .

• A) hydroboride.
• B) borohydride.
• C) borate.
• D) boride.
• E) borite.

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Definitions:

Molecular Dipole Moment

A measure of the separation of positive and negative electrical charges within a molecule, influencing molecular interactions and physical properties.

Net Molecular

Refers to the overall equation describing the reactants and products in a chemical reaction without including the ionic species individually.

Molecules

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist; composed of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

Hydrogen Bond

A fragile connection between two molecules caused by the electrostatic pull between a proton in one molecule and an atom with a strong electron attraction in the other.