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Diborane

Question

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

Easy

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

Solution

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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