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Incorrect statement regarding diborane is 

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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

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Correct option is C

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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