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The incorrect statement about B2H6 is :
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE MainJEE Main 2021 (25 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A All B-H-B angles are of 120°
  • B The two B-H-B bonds (bridged and terminal) are not of same length.
  • C Terminal B-H bonds have less p -character when compared to bridging bonds.
  • D Its fragment, BH3, behaves as a Lewis acid.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: All B-H-B angles are of 120°

θ2>θ1,    B-H (terminal) having less p
character as compare to bridge bond.

Both B-H-B (bridge bond and terminal bond) do not have same bond length.

B-H-B bond angle is 90°

BH3 is electron deficient  species and therefore acts as Lewis acid

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