Question

This element’s hydrides are classified as “nido” or “arachno” by counting skeletal electron pairs in the Wade–Mingos rules. This element forms the anti-Markovnikov product (10[1])when added across a double bond, and is then oxidized with hydrogen peroxide to form alcohols in a reaction named “hydro [this element].” The (-5[1])wurtzite form of this element’s nitride is harder than diamond. A canonical Lewis (-5[1])acid is this element’s trifluoride, which is planar (10[1]-5[1])since this element violates the octet rule and only has (10[1])three valence electrons. For 10 points, what metalloid is located above aluminum on the periodic table and has atomic number five? (10[1])■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: boron [or B; accept hydroboration]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Euan McCubbinUW ChastityArizona State A2310
Alex HestermannUW PrideUW Lust47-5
Chris SteinbronnUW GluttonyUBC A60-5
Anne FjeldAlbertaUW Envy68-5
Darrien LiangUW WrathArizona State B6810
Matthew WangUBC BUW Greed7810
Gavin MorrowUW EnvyAlberta9910
Joyann HuaUBC AUW Gluttony10010
Akshath SrinivasanUW LustUW Pride10010

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