Question

Which of the following statement is not correct about diborane?

• A. Both the Boron atoms are $s{p}^2$ hybridised.
• B. There are two 3-centre-2-electron bonds.
• C. The four terminal B-H bonds are two centre two electron bonds.
• D. The four terminal Hydrogen atoms and the two Boron atoms lie in one plane.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) Both the Boron atoms are $s{p}^2$ hybridised.