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Borazine () is often referred to as "inorganic benzene". Which of the following statements comparingp Block Elements Chemistry Question

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Borazine ($B_3N_3H_6$) is often referred to as "inorganic benzene". Which of the following statements comparing borazine to benzene are correct?

Answer: A,B,D

💡 Solution & Explanation

Borazine is isoelectronic (same number of electrons) and isostructural (planar hexagonal ring) with benzene. However, the B-N bonds in borazine are polar due to electronegativity differences, making it significantly more reactive than benzene.

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