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Chemistry Question on Structure of atom

Which of the following statement is not correct about diborane?

A

There are two 3-centre-2-electron bonds.

B

The four terminal B-H bonds are two centre two electron bonds.

C

The four terminal Hydrogen atoms and the two Boron atoms lie in one plane.

D

Both the Boron atoms are sp2 hybridised.

Answer

Both the Boron atoms are sp2 hybridised.

Explanation

Solution

Each boron atom in diborane is sp3 hybridised