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The molecular shapes of diborane is shown below :
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Consider the following statements for diborane :
(i) Boron is approximately `sp^(3)` hybridised.
(ii) `B-H-B` angle is `180^@`
(iii) There are two terminal `B-H` bonds for each boron atom.
(iv) There are only `12` bonding electrons available of These statements :

A

1,3 and 4 are correct

B

1,2 nd 3 are correct

C

2,3 and 4 are correct

D

1,2 and 4 are correct

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