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Identify the statement that is not correct as far as structure of dibroane is concerned

A

there are two bridging hydrogen atoms in diborane

B

each boron atom forms four bonds in diborane

C

all `B-H` bonds in diborane are similar

D

the hydrogen atoms are not in the same plane in diborane

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The correct Answer is:
C

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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