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Question

Which of the following statement is correct for diborane ?

Options

A.Small amines like NH3, CH3NH2 give unsymmetrical cleavage of diborane.
B.Large amines such as (CH3)3N and pyridine gives symmetrical cleavage of diborane.
C.Small as well as large amines both gives symmetrical cleavage of diborane.
D.(A) and (B) both

Solution

B2H6 + 2NH3 → [H2B(NH3)2]+ + [BH4]-
B2H6 + 2N(CH3)3 → 2H3B ←  N(CH3)3

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