Section 3
Boron
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Elemental Boron
Boron is produced by cosmic ray spallation, is a metalloid, and is essential to life.
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Trihalides: Boron-Halogen Compounds
When in a compound with halides, boron has the formal oxidation state +3. Trihalides adopt a planar trigonal structure and are Lewis acids.
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Borates: Boron-Oxygen Compounds
Oxoanions that contain boron are called borates.
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Boranes: Boron-Hydrogen Compounds
Boranes are chemical compounds of boron and hydrogen with general formula BxHy; many readily oxidize on contact with air.