Name: | Boranes |
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Description: | The collective name for the boron hydrides, which are analogous to the alkanes and silanes. Numerous boranes are known. Some have high calorific values and are used in high-energy fuels. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) |
Synonyms: |
Hydrides, Boron; Boron Hydrides
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