Borazine () is commonly known as "inorganic benzene". How does its chemical reactivity compare to that of organic benzene ()?

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Borazine ($B_3N_3H_6$) is commonly known as "inorganic benzene". How does its chemical reactivity compare to that of organic benzene ($C_6H_6$)?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. While borazine is isoelectronic and isostructural with benzene, the difference in electronegativity between B and N makes the B-N bonds polar. This makes borazine much more reactive towards addition reactions than the non-polar benzene ring.

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