The number of 2-centre-2-electron and 3-centre-2-electron bods in B2H6 respectively,
A
2 and 4
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B
2 and 1
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C
2 and 2
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D
4 and 2
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Solution
The correct option is D 4 and 2 Structure of diborane,
According to structure, there are four 2-centre-2-electron bonds and two 3-centre-2-electron bonds in B2H6. The 3-centre-2-electron bonds are called banana bond.