Chapter 21, Problem 37E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A balanced equation corresponding to the disproportionation of FB(BF₂)₂ needs to be depicted along with the structure of one of the products, B₈F₁₂.

Concept introduction:

Disproportionation reaction is a form of redox reaction in which the same species tends to undergo both reduction and oxidation. Typically, a single reactant will form two different products.

General representation: $\text{2A}\to {\text{A}}^{\text{'}}{\text{ + A}}^{\text{''}}$

where A, A’ and A’’ are all different species