The type of hybridisation of boron in diborane is:

CBSE Class 11
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The type of hybridisation of boron in diborane is:
a) sp
b) sp2
c) sp3
d) sp3d2

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Correct option:
c) sp3
Solution:
Diborane, B2H6 has two electrons each, three centred bonds.
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Each Boron atom (B) is linked with four hydrogen atoms. This makes tetrahedral geometry. Hence, each Boron atom is sp3 hybradised.