In the crystalline structure of Borax (), what is the exact number of hybridized boron atoms, hybridized boron atoms, and B-O-B bridging linkages respectively?

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In the crystalline structure of Borax ($Na_2[B_4O_5(OH)_4] \cdot 8H_2O$), what is the exact number of $sp^2$ hybridized boron atoms, $sp^3$ hybridized boron atoms, and B-O-B bridging linkages respectively?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. The tetranuclear ion in borax contains two hybridized borons (forming planar bonds) and two hybridized borons (forming tetrahedral bonds), all connected by exactly 5 B-O-B oxygen bridges.

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