Q27 / 71 · NEST (NISER) 2015 · Chemistry
Boron and nitrogen form bonds analogous to carbon-carbon bonds. For example, compound ammonia borane, $\mathrm{NH}_3-\mathrm{BH}_3$, contains $\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{N}$ bond analogous to the $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}$ bond in ethane. Borazine $\left(\mathrm{B}_3 \mathrm{~N}_3 \mathrm{H}_6\right)$ is analogous to benzene and is prepared by reacting $\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{Cl}$ with $\mathrm{BCl}_3$ followed by reduction using $\mathrm{LiBH}_4$. The correct statement(s) is/are
- ABoron nitride (BN) has a structure similar to graphite and is a good conductor of electricity.
- Correct answerBThe B-center in borazine is susceptible to nucleophilic attack.
- Correct answerCEthane is a gas at room temperature, while ammonia borane is not so.
- DThe reaction of HCl with borazine gives hexachloro derivative of borazine.
Hence, the correct answer is options: 'B', 'C'.