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Explain the preparation of diborane. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) Diborane can also be obtained in small quantities by the reactioni of IODINE with SODIUM borohydride in diglyme. `2NaBH_(4)+I_(4)toB_(2)H_(6)+2NaI+H_(2)` (ii) On heating magnesium boride with HCL a mixture of volatile boranes are obtained. `2Mg_(3)B_(2)+12HClto6MgCl_(2)+B_(4)H_(10)+H_(2)` `B_(4)H_(10)+H_(2)to 2B_(2)H_(6)` (Diborane) |
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