Compounds such as NaBH4, Al(BH₄)₃, and LiAlH₄ are complex hydrides used as reducing agents in many syntheses.(a) Give the oxidation state of each element in these compounds.

Respuesta :

The oxidation state of Na, B, and H in NaBH₄ are +1, +3, and -1 respectively.

The oxidation state of Al, B, and H in Al(BH₄)₃ are +3, +3, and -1 respectively

The oxidation state of Li, Al, and H in LiAlH₄ are +1, +3, and -1 respectively

In metal hydrides, hydrogen has an oxidation state of -1.

a) NaBH₄

Let x be the boron's oxidation state.

Oxidation state of H = -1

For four hydrogen, oxidation state = -4

Oxidation state of Na = +1

+1 + x + (-4) = 0

x - 3 = 0

x = 3

Hence, the Oxidation state of B is +3

2) Al(BH₄)₃

Let the oxidation state of Boron is b

The oxidation state of Al = +3

Oxidation state of 12 H = -12

+3 + 3b + (-12) = 0

3b - 9 = 0

3b = 9

b = +3

Hence, the oxidation state of B is +3

3) LiAlH4

Let's take the oxidation state of Al = a

Oxidation state of Li = +1

Oxidation state of 4 H = -4

+1 + a +(-4) = 0

a =+3

Hence, the oxidation state of Al is +3

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