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Boron with hydrogen forms a number of hydrides which are known
are boranes. These hydrides are classified into closoboranes and nidoboranes. The simplest hydride of boron is diborane. Boron
apart from having `(2c, 2e)` bonds also contain `(3c, 2e)` bonds.
Three centre two electron `(3c, 2e)` bond is present in :

A

`BCl_(3)`

B

`B(OH)_(3)`

C

`B_(2)H_(6)`

D

`B_(4)H_(10)`

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To determine which of the given compounds contains a three-center two-electron (3c, 2e) bond, we will analyze the structures of the compounds mentioned in the question: BCl3, BOH3, B2H6, and B4H10. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding 3c, 2e Bonds**: - A three-center two-electron bond involves three atoms sharing two electrons. This is commonly found in certain boron hydrides. 2. **Analyzing BCl3**: - BCl3 (Boron Trichloride) has a trigonal planar structure. Each boron-chlorine bond is a two-center two-electron bond. There are no three-center two-electron bonds present in BCl3. - **Conclusion**: BCl3 does not have a 3c, 2e bond. 3. **Analyzing BOH3**: - BOH3 (Orthoboric Acid) also has a trigonal planar structure. The bonds formed between boron and hydroxyl groups are two-center two-electron bonds. There are no three-center two-electron bonds in this compound. - **Conclusion**: BOH3 does not have a 3c, 2e bond. 4. **Analyzing B2H6**: - B2H6 (Diborane) has a unique structure where it contains both two-center two-electron bonds and three-center two-electron bonds. The B-H-B bonds in diborane are examples of 3c, 2e bonds. - **Conclusion**: B2H6 contains a 3c, 2e bond. 5. **Analyzing B4H10**: - B4H10 (Tetraborane) is formed from two molecules of B2H6. It also contains 3c, 2e bonds similar to those found in diborane. - **Conclusion**: B4H10 contains a 3c, 2e bond. ### Final Answer: The compounds that contain a three-center two-electron bond are **B2H6 (Diborane)** and **B4H10 (Tetraborane)**.
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