In the description of the bonding of B 2 H 6 , we draw the conclusion that

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In the description of the bonding of B2H6, we draw the conclusion that the two bonding MOs in Fig. 5.33 have B—H bonding character delocalized over the four bridge atoms. 

(a) What other character do these MOs possess? 

(b) Does your answer to (a) alter the conclusion that this approximate MO description is consistent with the valence bond idea of there being two 3c-2e bridge bonds?


Figure 5.33

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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