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What happen when diborane reacts with Lewis bases?

A

It forms boron trihydride `(BH_(3))` due to cleavage.

B

It undergoes cleavage to give borane adduct `BH_(3)L` (Where, L = Lewis base)

C

It oxidises to give `B_(2) O_(3)`

D

It does not react with Lewis bases

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The correct Answer is:
B
`B_(2)H_(6) + underset(("Lewis base"))(2L) to underset("Adduct")(2BH_(3).L)`
or `B_(2)H_(6) + 2NMe_(3) to 2NH_(3). Nme_(3)`
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