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WBJEE · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

In diborane, the number of electrons that accounts for bonding in the bridges is

  1. A six
  2. B two
  3. C eight
  4. D four
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(D) four

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In diborone, odd-electron bonds are found in the bridges. From figure, it is clear that 4 electrons are present for bonding in the bridges.