Q.
Find out number of p-orbitals of boron atom which participate in hybridisation in B2H6 (number of p-orbitals taking part in hybridisation per atom of boron).
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Answer: 3
Solution:
In diborane (B2H6) due to banana bonding all 3−p−orbitals of every boron atom take part in hybridisation.