Boron halides are Lewis acids because.....

  • A
    They are ionic.
  • B
    They are acidic.
  • C
    They are covalent.
  • D
    They are electron-deficient.

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$(a) \ B_2H_6 + 6H_2O \to 2H_3BO_3 + 6H_2$
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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$:
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Reason $R$ : The inert pair effect stabilizes the lower oxidation state down the group.
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How can this reaction be made to proceed in the forward direction?

When a mixture of diborane and ammonia is heated,the final product is:

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