Question

The number of terminal and bridging hydrogens in \( B_2H_6 \) are respectively

• A. 4 and 2
• B. 2 and 4
• C. 2 and 2
• D. 4 and 4

Hint:

Diborane: \begin{itemize} \item Banana bonds form bridges. \end{itemize}

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Diborane structure Diborane has: \begin{itemize} \item 4 terminal H (normal B–H bonds) \item 2 bridging H (3-center 2-electron bonds) \end{itemize}