Question

A compound (A) of boron reacts with `Nme_(3)` to give an adduct (B) which on hydrolysis gives a compound (C) and hydrogen gas. Compound (C) is an acid. Identify the compounds A,B and C. give the reactions inovolved.

Answer 1

The available information suggests that the compound (A) is dibroane and the reactions involved are listed.
`B_(2)H_(6)+2NMe_(3)rarr2BH_(3)Nme_(3)`
Dibroane (A) Trimethyl amine Adduct (B)
`BH_(3).N(Me)_(3)+3H_(2)OrarrMe_(3)N+H_(3)BO_(3)+3H_(2)`