Question

The bonding in diborane $(\mathrm{B}{}_2\mathrm{H}{}_6)$ can be described by

• A. 4 two centre - two electron bonds 2 three - centre - two electron bonds
• B. 3 two centre - two electron bonds 3 three centre - two electron bonds
• C. 2 two centre - two electron bonds and 4 three centre - two electron bonds
• D. 4 two centre - two electron bonds and 4 two centre - two electron bonds

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) 4 two centre - two electron bonds 2 three - centre - two electron bonds