Question:

In diborane, each boron atom uses

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • sp - hybridisation
  • $p$ - orbitals for bonding
  • $ s{{p}^{3}} $ - hybrid orbitals for bonding
  • $ ds{{p}^{2}} $ - hybrid for bonding
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Diborane, $B _{2} H _{6}$ has two electrons each, three centred bonds. Each Boron atom (B) is linked with four hydrogen atoms. This makes tetrahedral geometry.
Hence, each Boron atom is $sp ^{3}-$ hybradised.
Hence, boron in diborane is $sp ^{3}-$ hybridised.
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