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In the structure of $\mathrm{B}_2 \mathrm{H}_6$, the number of $\mathrm{BH}_2$ groups present in one plane, and the number of $\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{H}$ bonds, $\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{B}$ bonds, $\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{B}$ bridge bonds are respectively
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)AP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (23 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2, 0, 3, 2
  • B 3, 2, 2, 2
  • C 2, 4, 0, 2
  • D 2, 4, 2, 0
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2, 4, 0, 2
Diborane has three-centre two-electron bonds.


Number of $\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{H}$ bonds $=4$
Number of $\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{B}$ bonds $=0$
Number of $\mathrm{B}-\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{B}$ bridge bonds $=2$
Number of $\mathrm{BH}_2$ groups present in one plane $=2$

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