Question

Identify the correct statements from the following:

Oxidation of NaBH_4 with \(I_2\) gives \(B_2H_6\)
(ii) \(B_2H_6\) burns in oxygen and releases an enormous amount of energy 
(iii) \(B_2H_6\) on hydrolysis gives a tribasic acid

• A. i, ii, iii
• B. i, ii, iii
• C. i, iii only
• D. ii, iii only

Hint:

Remember, when B₂H₆ undergoes hydrolysis, it forms boric acid, a tribasic acid.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- (i) Oxidation of NaBH₄ with I₂ indeed gives \(B_2H_6\). This is a correct statement.
- (ii) \(B_2H_6\) does burn in oxygen, but the released energy is not enormous. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
- (iii) \(B_2H_6\) on hydrolysis gives a tribasic acid, which is correct. Thus, the correct statements are: i and iii only.