Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

The correct statement about B2H6 is :

  1. A Its fragment, BH<sub>3</sub>, behaves as a Lewis base.
  2. B All B$-$H$-$B angles are of 120$^\circ$.
  3. C The two B$-$H$-$B bonds are not of same length.
  4. D Terminal B$-$H bonds have less p-character when compared to bridging bonds. Correct answer

Solution

Terminal B – H bonds are shorter than the bridging B – H bonds which shows that the terminal B – H bonds have greater s-character and less p-character.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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