Q.

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

answer is C.

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Detailed 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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