Boron Has 3 Valence Electrons $\pi$ -Bonds Using Its D-Orbitals
D) Formation Of

question 34

Multiple Choice

Boron has 3 valence electrons. Which of the following processes is involved in boron's achieving a complete outer shell?

• A) formation of a B³⁺ cation
• B) formation of bridge bonds
• C) formation of \(\pi\)-bonds using its d-orbitals
• D) formation of \(\pi\)-bonds using sp³-orbitals
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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