Q11 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (22 Jul Shift 1) · Chemistry

Given below are the statements about diborane
(a) Diborane is prepared by the oxidation of NaBH4 with I2
(b) Each boron atom is in sp2 hybridized state
(c) Diborane has one bridged 3 centre-2-electron bond
(d) Diborane is a planar molecule

The option with correct statement(s) is 

  • A
    (c) and (d) only
  • Correct answer
    B
    (a) only
  • C
    (c) only
  • D
    (a) and (b) only

Solution

Diborane is prepared by the reaction of NaBH4 with I2. 2NaBH4+I2→B2H6+2NaI+H2
In diborane, B is sp3 hybridized. It is non-planar molecule and it has two 3c-2e- bonds.Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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