STANDARD Chemistry Boranes MCQ Question
The correct statement about B₂H₆ is
Terminal B−H bonds have less p-character when compared to bridging bonds
The two B−H−B bonds are not of same length
Its fragment BH₃ behaves as a Lewis base
All B−H−B angles are of 120°
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Terminal B−H bonds have less p-character compared to bridging bonds because the bridging bonds involve three-center two-electron bonding, which requires more p-character.
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