MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Nomenclature of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Which of the ...

Question

Which of the following statement regarding diborane is incorrect?

A

It is a electron deficient molecule

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

It is a planar molecule

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

The borane atoms are linked through hydrogen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

There is no direct boron-boron bond

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B It is a planar molecule
It has 3c-2e bonds. The 2 B atoms are not bonded.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. In diborane molecule hydrogen bridge bond is formed because boron has:

Q. The molecular shapes of diborane is shown: Consider the following statements for diborane:
1. Boron is approximately

s p^{3}

B - H - B

180^{\circ}

.
3. There are two terminal

B - H

bonds for each boron atom.
4. There are only

12

bonding electrons available.
The correct statement(s) is/are:

Q. Consider the following statements for diborane.

1) Boron is approximately

s p^{3}

B - H - B

180^{o}

3) There are two terminal

B - H

bonds for each boron atom.

4) There are only

12

bonding electrons available.

Q. Given below are the statements about diborane.
(a) Diborane is prepared by the oxidation of

N a B H_{4}

I_{2}

.
(b) Each boron atom is in

s p^{2}

hybridized state.
(c) Diborane has one bridged 3 centre-2-electron bond.
(d) Diborane is a planar molecule.

The option with correct statement(s) is :

Q. Which of the following statement is not true for diborane

(B_{2} H_{6})

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Nomenclature of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Nomenclature of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Standard XII Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon