Identify the correct statement from B2H6 from those given below :

(A) In B2H6, all B-H bonds are equivalent

B) In B2H6, there are four 3-centre 2- electron bonds

C) B2H6 is a Lewis acid

(D) B2H6 can be synthesized from both BF3 and NaBH4.

(E) B2H6 is planar molecule.

  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Option 1 - <p>(A) and (E) only</p>
Option 2 - <p>(B), (C) and (E) only</p>
Option 3 - <p>(C) and (D) only</p>
Option 4 - <p>C) and (E) only</p>
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:

B2H6 has 4 2 c -2e bonds and 2 3c-2e bonds.

Bridging (B-H) bonds have more value of bond- length then terminal (B – H) bonds

Bridging bonds are in one plane, but terminal bonds are in perpendicular plane.

Due to presence of (3c-2e) bonds, it behaves as electrons deficient and prone to get attached by  

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