Find the number of B-O-B linkage(s) in Borax ( Na 2 B 4 O 7 ⋅ 10 H 2 O ) :

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Find the number of B-O-B linkage(s) in Borax $(Na_{2} B_{4} O_{7} \cdot 10 H_{2} O)$ :

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borax contains a tetraborate anion where boron atoms are connected through oxygen bridges. The structure includes B–O–B linkages formed by shared oxygen atoms between boron centers. Counting all such bridging oxygens gives a total of 5 B–O–B linkage

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:Back bonding, Bridge bonding & odd electron molecules

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