Diborane (B2H6) reacts independently with O2 and H2O to produce, respectively:
p-Block Elements (Class 11) · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Diborane () reacts independently with and to produce, respectively:
- a
and
- b
and
- c
and
- d✓
and
and
Strategy: Determine the products when diborane reacts separately with and .
Step 1: Reaction with O₂ (Oxidation) Product: (diboron trioxide / boron(III) oxide).
Step 2: Reaction with H₂O (Hydrolysis) Product: (orthoboric acid) + hydrogen gas.
Summary: With → ; With →
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