AP EAMCET2013Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Diborane reacts with HCl in the presence of AlCl ₃ and liberates
Options
- AH ₂
- BCl ₂
- CBCl ₃
- DCl ₂ and BCl ₃
Correct answer
A. H ₂
Step-by-step solution
Diborane reacts with HCl in the presence of AlCl ₃ catalyst and liberates H ₂ gas. B ₂ H ₆ + HCl AlCl ₃ B ₂ H ₅ Cl + H ₂