Question

Identify the statement that is not correct as far as structure of diborane is concerned.

• A. There are two bridging hydrogen atoms in diborane
• B. Each boron atom forms four bonds in diborane
• C. The hydrogen atoms are not in the same place in diborane
• D. All B-H bonds in diborane are similar

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All B-H bonds in diborane are similar

There are two types of B - H bonds in diborane. One is the normal sigma bond with four hydrogen atoms and the second is the banana bonds with the rest of the two hydrogen atoms.