Draw the MO diagram for Trihydridoboron. Which orbital on boron is completely nonbonding? Explain why. Using character tables and their corresponding orbital shapes, draw the H3 group orbitals and how they bond/nonbond to boron.

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Draw the MO diagram for Trihydridoboron.

Which orbital on boron is completely nonbonding? Explain why.

Using character tables and their corresponding orbital shapes, draw the H3 group orbitals and how they bond/nonbond to boron.

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