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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the formal charge of boron in the compound shown below? NaBF4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-1

OpenStudy (aaronq):

hmm i would argue that its +3. F= -1 x4 =-4 Na=+1 B must counter the -3 charge... so B is +3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol i just noticed i am wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah sorry i only did borons on formal charge

OpenStudy (aaronq):

good try, though!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It was actually -1 . Thanks

OpenStudy (aaronq):

really? how?

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