Orthoborate
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In inorganic chemistry, an orthoborate is a polyatomic anion with formula [BO3]3− or a salt containing the anion; such as trisodium orthoborate (Na+)3[BO3]3−. It is one of several boron oxyanions, or borates.
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Skeletal formula of the orthoborate anion | |
Ball-and-stick model of the orthoborate anion. | |
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IUPAC name
Borate | |
Other names
trioxidoborate(3-) | |
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Properties | |
[BO3]3− | |
Molar mass | 58.81 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The name is also used in organic chemistry for the trivalent functional group B(O−)3, or any compound (ester) that contains it, such as triethyl orthoborate B(OC2H5)3.