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Find the ratio of sp2 and sp3 hybridized boron atoms in Na2B4O7·10H2O.

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a

2 : 2

b

2 : 1

c

1:2

d

3:1

answer is B.

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Structure of borax is:

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Two boron atoms that are negatively charged have sp3 hybridization and rest of two boron atoms have sp2 hybridization. Therefore the ratio of sp2 and sp3 hybridized boron atoms is 2:2 or 1:1.

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Find the ratio of sp2 and sp3 hybridized boron atoms in Na2B4O7·10H2O.