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Select the correct statements for diborane:

1. Boron is approximately \[s{{p}^{3}}\] hybridized.

2. \[B-H-B\]angle is\[180{}^\circ \].

3. There are two terminal \[B-H\]bonds for each boron atom.

4. There are only 12 bonding electrons.

 

A) 1, 2 and 4            

B) 1, 2 and 3

C) 2, 3 and 4            

D) 1, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

B is \[s{{p}^{3}}\] hybridized Only 12 bonding electrons available. BHB angle is \[97{}^\circ \]not \[180{}^\circ \].