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write about the Structure of diborane


Veerapaneni Sridevi 25th Feb, 2024
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Tanya Gupta 26th Feb, 2024

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Diborane, with the chemical formula B2H6, is a colorless, highly flammable gas that is a key compound in boron chemistry. Structurally, diborane consists of two boron atoms bonded to each other by four bridging hydrogen atoms, with each boron atom also bonded to two terminal hydrogen atoms. This arrangement results in a highly symmetrical structure known as a "dumbbell" shape, where the boron atoms occupy the ends of the molecule, and the bridging hydrogens form a bridge between them.

Diborane belongs to the class of compounds known as boranes, which are characterized by their unique bonding patterns and are important in various chemical applications, including organic synthesis and semiconductor production. Due to its highly reactive nature and tendency to form explosive mixtures with air, diborane is typically handled with extreme caution and used under controlled conditions in laboratory and industrial settings.


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