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

The correct statement(s) about \(\mathrm{B}_2 \mathrm{H}_6\) is / are :

  1. A All B atoms are \(\mathrm{sp}^3\) hybridised
  2. B It is paramagnetic
  3. C It contains 3C - 4e bonding
  4. D There are two types of \(\mathrm{H}\) present
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(D) There are two types of \(\mathrm{H}\) present

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In diborane, all boron atoms are \(\mathrm{sp}^3\) hybridised. It is diamagnetic and contains \(3 \mathrm{C}-2 \mathrm{e}\) bonds. There are two types of hydrogens \(-\) terminal and bridging.