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The type of hybridisation of boron in di...

The type of hybridisation of boron in diborane is -

A

sp

B

`sp^2`

C

`sp^3`

D

`dsp^2`

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The correct Answer is:
C
In `B_2H_6`, hybridisation state ofB is `sp^3 `.
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