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A mixture of Boron trichloride and hydrogen is subjected to silent electric discharge to form x and HCl. x is mixed with NH3 and heated to 2000C to form y. The formula of y is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)BITSATBITSAT 2018
Options:
  • A B2O3
  • B B3N3H6
  • C H3BO3
  • D B2H6
Solution:
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The correct answer is: B3N3H6

When a mixture of BCl3 and H2 is subjected to silent electric discharge, diborane and HCl are formed. Diborane reacts with NH3 at 200°C to give Borazine (inorganic benzene).

2BCl3+6H2dischargeElectricB2H6x+6HCl

3B2H61+6NH32200°C2B3N3H6Borazine(y)+12H2

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