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Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about diborane?

A

Both the boron atoms are sp2sp^2 hybridised.

B

There are two 3-centre-2-electron bonds.

C

The four terminal B-H bonds are 2-centre-2-electron bonds.

D

The four terminal hydrogen atoms and the two boron atoms lie in one plane.

Step-by-Step Solution

In the structure of diborane (B2H6B_2H_6), each boron atom is sp3sp^3 hybridised. The four terminal hydrogen atoms and the two boron atoms lie in one plane. Above and below this plane, there are two bridging hydrogen atoms. The four terminal B-H bonds are regular two-centre-two-electron (2c-2e) bonds, while the two bridging B-H-B bonds are three-centre-two-electron (3c-2e) bonds (also called banana bonds). Therefore, the statement that both boron atoms are sp2sp^2 hybridised is incorrect.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

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