Question

The two types of bonds present in $B_2{H}_6$ are covalent and

• A. Three centre bond
• B. Hydrogen bond
• C. Two centre bond
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The diborane molecule has two types of $B-H$ bond:
(i) $B-H_t$ - It is a normal covalent bond.
(ii) $B-H_b$ - It is a three centred bond.