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Compound X on reduction with LiAlH4 gives a hydride Y containing 21.72% hydrogen along with other products. The compound Y reacts with air explosively resulting in boron trioxide. Identify X and Y. Give balanced reactions involved in the formation of Y and its reaction with air. Draw the structure of Y.

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4BX3+3LiAlH42B2H6+3LiX+3AlX3
B2H6+3O2B2O6+3H2O
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B2H6

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