Question

Which is not true with respect to the structure of diborane?

(a) Each boron atoms, are sp³ hybridised
(b) The form B—H bonds are two centre two electron bonds.
(c) The B—H—B bonds are three centre – three electron bonds.
(d) The B—H—B bonds are three centre- two electron bonds.

Answer 1

(c) The B—H—B bonds are three centre – three electron bonds.