Question:

The type of hybridization of boron in diborane is

Updated On: Jul 13, 2024
  • $sp$-hybridization
  • $sp^2$-hybridization
  • $sp^3$-hybridization
  • $sp^3d^2$-hybridization
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The Correct Option is C

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Each boron atom in diborane $(B_2H_6)$ is $sp^3$ hybridised. In the structure of diborane four H-atoms, two on the left and two on the right, known as terminal hydrogens, are in different environments from the other two hydrogen atoms which are known as bridging atoms. The two boron atoms and the four terminal hydrogen atoms lie in the same plane while the two boron atoms and the two bridging hydrogen atoms, one above and the other below, lie in a plane perpendicular to this plane.
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Concepts Used:

Group 13 Elements

Group 13 is commonly known as the Boron Family. The boron family comprises:

  • Boron (B)
  • Aluminum (Al)
  • Gallium (Ga)
  • Indium (In)
  • Thallium (Tl)

Element 113 (Nihonium) gets the name of ununtrium Uut. Each one of the elements has three electrons in the external shell of their nuclear structure is one of the important and mutual properties of the group.

The general electronic configuration for the group 13 elements is ns2 np1.

Density of Boron Family:

Melting point and Boiling Point:

Electronegativity:

Atomic and Ionic Radii:

Compounds of Group 13 Elements:

  • Oxides
  • Halides
  • Borates
  • Boron Hydrides
  • Diborane
  • Borazine