P-Block Elements Ques 225

Question: A compound of boron X reacts at 200C temperature with NH3 to give another compound Y which is called as inorganic benzene. The compound Y is a colourless liquid and is highly light sensitive. Its melting point is 57C . The compound X with excess of NH3 and at a still higher temperature gives boron nitride ( (BN)n ). The compounds X and Y are respectively:

Options:

A) BH3 and B2H6

B) NaBH4 and C6H6

C) B2H6 and B3N3H6

D) B4C3 and C6H6

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The reactions involved are 3B2H6+6NH32B3N3H6+12H2; (X)

(Y) B2H6+NH3(excess)athighertemperature(BN)n+H2 Y is borazole which is isosteric with benzene.



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