Consider the following statements for diborane 

$1.$  Boron is approximately $sp^3$ hybridized

$2.$  $B-H-B$ angle is $180^o$

$3.$  There are two terminal $B-H$ bonds for each boron atom

$4.$  There are only $12$ bonding electrons available

Of these statements

  • A

    $1,\, 3$ and $4$ are correct

  • B

    $1,\, 2$ and $3$ are correct

  • C

    $2,\, 3$ and $4$ are correct

  • D

    $1,\, 2$ and $4$ are correct

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