a. The calculated partial charges on B and F in BF3 are +0.63 and −0.21 respectively. Partial charges on B and Cl in BC13 are +0.78 and -0.26. Would you expect the B atom to be less positive in BF3 than in BC13? Explain your reasoning.

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a. The calculated partial charges on B and F in BF3 are +0.63 and -0.21
respectively. Partial charges on B and Cl in BC13 are +0.78 and -0.26. Would
you expect the B atom to be less positive in BF3 than in BC13? Explain your
reasoning.
b. Boron triiodide cannot be obtained directly from the elements. The large scale
production of this chemical follows the equation:
LiBH4 +2 12 →→ Lil + Bl3 + 2 H₂
What is reducing and what is oxidizing reagent in this reaction?
c. Calculate AH for the previous reaction if AH (LiBH4) = −190.8 kJ mol-¹,
AH (Lil) = -270.4 kJ mol-¹, AH₁(BI3) = +71.1 kJ mol-¹, and comment on the
thermodynamic spontaneity of the reaction.
d. Why are B-F bonds in BF3 shorter than in [BF4]¯?
Transcribed Image Text:a. The calculated partial charges on B and F in BF3 are +0.63 and -0.21 respectively. Partial charges on B and Cl in BC13 are +0.78 and -0.26. Would you expect the B atom to be less positive in BF3 than in BC13? Explain your reasoning. b. Boron triiodide cannot be obtained directly from the elements. The large scale production of this chemical follows the equation: LiBH4 +2 12 →→ Lil + Bl3 + 2 H₂ What is reducing and what is oxidizing reagent in this reaction? c. Calculate AH for the previous reaction if AH (LiBH4) = −190.8 kJ mol-¹, AH (Lil) = -270.4 kJ mol-¹, AH₁(BI3) = +71.1 kJ mol-¹, and comment on the thermodynamic spontaneity of the reaction. d. Why are B-F bonds in BF3 shorter than in [BF4]¯?
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