What are $X$ and $Y$ respectively in the following reactions?
$X \xleftarrow{CO} B_2 H_6 \xrightarrow[(C_2 H_5)_2 O]{NaH} Y$

  • A
    $BH_3 \cdot 2 CO ; NaBO_2$
  • B
    $BH_3 \cdot CO ; NaBH_4$
  • C
    $BH_3 \cdot CO ; NaBO_2$
  • D
    $BH_3 \cdot CO ; Na_2 B_4 O_7$

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