Which of the following is $NOT$ true regarding the structure of diborane $(B_2H_6)$?

  • A
    It contains four terminal hydrogen atoms and two bridging hydrogen atoms.
  • B
    The terminal hydrogen atoms and boron atoms lie in the same plane.
  • C
    It contains one four-center bond and two three-center bonds.
  • D
    The hybrid orbitals of the boron atom each contain one electron.

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Identify the correct statement for $B_2H_6$ from those given below.
$(A)$ In $B_2H_6$,all $B-H$ bonds are equivalent.
$(B)$ In $B_2H_6$ there are four $3$-centre-$2$-electron bonds.
$(C)$ $B_2H_6$ is a Lewis acid.
$(D)$ $B_2H_6$ can be synthesized from both $BF_3$ and $NaBH_4$.
$(E)$ $B_2H_6$ is a planar molecule.
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What is the correct formula for Borazole?

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