- Structure Overview
- BH3 contains one boron atom surrounded by three hydrogen atoms
- Each boron-hydrogen bond forms three single bonds
- Valence Electrons
- Boron has 3 valence electrons (group 13)
- Hydrogen has 1 valence electron (group 1)
- Total valence electrons in BH3 is 6
- Structure Building
- Boron is placed at center due to lower electronegativity
- Electron pairs connect atoms
- Outer hydrogen atoms form stable duets
- Stability Check
- Formal charge calculation shows zero charge on both atoms
- Structure is stable and can be represented as single bonds