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

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Q. In the reaction,
$2X + B_2H_6 \longrightarrow [BH_2(X)_2] [BH_4] $
the amine(s) $X$ is/are

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Solution:

Diborane $(B_2H_6)$ undergoes unsymmetric cleavage with $NH_3$, primary and secondary amine while tertiary amine brings about symmetrical cleavage of $B_2H_6$ as :

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