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Diborane

Question

Incorrect statement regarding diborane is

Moderate

A

It liberates hydrogen on hydrolysis
B

It behaves like an electrophile in its reaction with tertiary amines
C

It has four planar atoms
D

It is highly unstable

Solution

Two BH₂ groups i.e the two boron atoms and four terminal hydrogen atoms are in one plane. Thus there are six planar atoms ;
Two bridged hydrogen atoms lie above and below the plane.

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