KCET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
A Lewis acid ' X ' reacts with LiAlH ₄ in ether medium to give a highly toxic gas. This gas when heated with NH ₃ gives a compound commonly known as inorganic benzene. The gas is
Options
- AB ₂ O ₃
- BB ₂ H ₆
- CB ₃ ~N ₃ H ₆
- DBF ₃
Correct answer
B. B ₂ H ₆
Step-by-step solution
So, the toxic gas is diborane.