Chemistry · Boron Clusters and Wade's Rules
Consider the following statements regarding [B12H12]2- and [B6H6]2-: (A) Both are closo structures according to Wade's rules. (B) [B12H12]2- has an icosahedral geometry. (C) [B6H6]2- has an octahedral geometry. (D) Both are paramagnetic. Which of the above statements are correct?
- 1B, C and D only
- 2A and D only
- 3B and C only
- 4A, B and C only✓
Correct answer
A, B and C only
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