Borohydrides are prepared by reaction of metal hydrides with B2H6 in diethyl ether, select incorrect statement:
A
Hybridisation of Boron changes
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B
Metal M can be LiorNa
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C
Geometry around boron is tetrahedral in both reactant and product
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D
Boron hydrides are used as reducing agent
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Solution
The correct option is A Hybridisation of Boron changes 2MH+B2H6→2M+[BH4]−{M=LiorNa} One hydride can be removed from BH−4 ion and acts as reducing agent.