Question

Explain the reaction of diborane with ammonia and water.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Diborane reacts with ammonia to produce borazine and hydrogen. This reaction takes place at a temperature of 180−1900 C.

Answer 2

Diborane reacts with ammonia to produce borazine and hydrogen.

Diborane reacts violently with water to form hydrogen and boric acid: B2H6 + 6 H2O → 2 B(OH)3 + 6 H2 (ΔHr = −466 kJ/mol = −16.82 kJ/g) Diborane also reacts with alcohols similarly.

Explanation:

• Diborane is the chemical compound consisting of boron and hydrogen with the formula B2H6.
• It is a colourless and highly unstable gas at room temperature with a repulsively sweet odour.
• Diborane mixes well with air, easily forming explosive mixtures.
• Diborane will ignite spontaneously in moist air at room temperature.