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Identify the correct statement for \(\mathrm{B_2H_6}\) from those given below :
(A) In \(\mathrm{B_2H_6}\), all B-H bonds are equivalent.
(B) In \(\mathrm{B_2H_6}\), there are four 3-centre-2-electron bonds.
(C) \(\mathrm{B_2H_6}\) is a Lewis acid.
(D) \(\mathrm{B_2H_6}\) can be synthesized from both \(\mathrm{BF_3}\) and \(\mathrm{NaBH_4}\).
(E) \(\mathrm{B_2H_6}\) is a planar molecule.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Diborane has 4 terminal 2c-2e B-H bonds and only two 3c-2e bridging bonds; it is electron deficient and is made from \(\mathrm{BF_3}\) with a hydride source.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • (A) and (E) only
  • (B), (C) and (E) only
  • (C) and (D) only
  • (C) and (E) only
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The Correct Option is C

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Structure of \(\mathrm{B_2H_6}\): two B atoms, 4 terminal H (2c-2e B-H bonds) and 2 bridging H (each in a B-H-B 3c-2e "banana" bond).
(A) False: terminal B-H and bridging B-H bonds differ in length and nature.
(B) False: there are only two 3-centre-2-electron bonds, not four.
(C) True: B has an incomplete octet (electron deficient), so \(\mathrm{B_2H_6}\) accepts electron pairs, e.g. \(\mathrm{B_2H_6 + 2NH_3 \rightarrow [BH_2(NH_3)_2]^+[BH_4]^-}\).
(D) True: \(\mathrm{4BF_3 + 3NaBH_4 \rightarrow 2B_2H_6 + 3NaBF_4}\) (and also from \(\mathrm{BF_3}\) with \(\mathrm{LiAlH_4}\)).
(E) False: only the two B atoms and four terminal H lie in one plane; the two bridging H lie above and below this plane.
Correct statements: (C) and (D).
Answer: (3) (C) and (D) only
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