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There are two H-bridge bonds in diborane...

There are two `H`-bridge bonds in diborane molecule because there are

A

only `12` electrons

B

`14` electrons

C

two electrons more than required for bonding

D

`2` electrons less than required for bonding

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The correct Answer is:
D
Diborane possess four `B-H` covalent bonds and two three centred (two electrons) `B-H-B` or hydrogen bridge bonds. These bonds are also known as banana bonds.
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