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Identify the statement that is not correct as far as structure of diborane is concerned

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a
there are two bridging hydrogen atoms in diborane
b
each boron atom forms four bonds in diborane
c
all B - H bonds in diborane are similar
d
the hydrogen atoms are not in the same plane in diborane

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Correct option is C

Diborane possesses four B - H covalent bonds and two three centred (two electrons) B - H - B or hydrogen bridge bonds. These bonds are also known as banana bonds.


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