MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Introduction to p-block Elements

The exhibition of highest co-ordination number depends on the availability of vacant orbitals in the central atom. Which of the following elements is not likely to act as central atom in MF - ?

A.B✓ Correct
B.Al
C.Ga
D.In
Explanation

Boron cannot form six bonds because it does not have empty d-orbitals.

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