Question:

In diborane $ (B_2H_6) $ there are

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • three $ 3c - 2e^- $ bonds and three $ 2c - 2e^- $ bonds
  • four $ 3c - 2e^- $ bonds and two $ 2c - 2e^- $ bonds
  • two $ 3c - 2e^- $ bonds and four $ 2c - 2e^- $ bonds
  • None of the above
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The structure of diborane is shown below


$?$ Boron electron
$?$ Hydrogen electron
The four terminal $B?H$ bonds are regular bonds $(2c - 2e^-$ bonds) but the two bridge $B - H$ bonds are different and formed only by sharing of two electrons ($3c - 2e^-$ bonds).
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Top Questions on p -Block Elements

View More Questions

Concepts Used:

P-Block Elements

  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
  • P block elements are shiny and usually a good conductor of electricity and heat as they have a tendency to lose an electron. You will find some amazing properties of elements in a P-block element like gallium. It’s a metal that can melt in the palm of your hand. Silicon is also one of the most important metalloids of the p-block group as it is an important component of glass.

P block elements consist of: