Which of the Following Statements Concerning Boron Compounds Is INCORRECT

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning boron compounds is INCORRECT?

• A) More than 20 neutral boron hydrides (having formulas B_xH_y)are known to exist.
• B) The two boron atoms in B₂H₆ are connected by 3-center 2-electron B-H-B bridges.
• C) Borax,Na₂B₄O₇.10 H₂O,is used as a low-melting flux in metallurgy.
• D) Sodium borohydride,NaBH₄,is a reducing agent used in organic chemistry.
• E) Diborane,B₂H₆,is the powerful rocket fuel that is used to launch the space shuttle.

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