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Question

In the reaction, 2X+B2H6[BH2(X)2]+[BH4] the amine(s) X is/are

A
NH3
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B
CH3NH2
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C
(CH3)2NH
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D
(CH3)3N
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Solution

The correct option is C (CH3)2NH
Diborane (B2H6) undergoes unsymmetric cleavage with Small amines like NH3, primary and secondary amine while tertiary amine brings about symmetrical cleavage of B2H6 as:

Different cleavage as per given option
B2H6+2NH3[H2B(NH3)2]+[BH4]
B2H6+2CH3NH2[H2B(CH3NH2)2]+[BH4]
B2H6+2(CH3)2NH[H2B((CH3)2NH)2]+[BH4]
Large amines such as (CH3)3N gives symmetrical cleavage of diborane
B2H6+2N(CH3)32H3BN(CH3)3
Hence the X is a, b and c.

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