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Which of the following statement is not correct about diborane?

  1. A
    There are two 3-centre-2-electron bonds.
  2. B
    The four terminal B-H bonds are two centre two electron bonds.
  3. C
    The four terminal Hydrogen atoms and the two Boron atoms lie in one plane.
  4. D
    Both the Boron atoms are hybridised.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Diborane has two bridge bonds (). Correct.It has four terminal bonds (). Correct.The geometry involves 6 atoms in one plane with the two bridge hydrogens above and below. Correct.Incorrect statement: In diborane, each Boron atom is hybridised to accommodate the bridge and terminal bonds.

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Which of the following statement is not correct about diborane?
A
There are two 3-centre-2-electron bonds.
B
The four terminal B-H bonds are two centre two electron bonds.
C
The four terminal Hydrogen atoms and the two Boron atoms lie in one plane.
D
Both the Boron atoms are hybridised.

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