Based on the Octet Rule, Boron Will Most Likely Form

question 77

Multiple Choice

Based on the octet rule, boron will most likely form a __________ ion.

• A)B^3-
• B)B¹⁺
• C)B³⁺
• D)B²⁺
• E)B^2-

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