Chemical Formula: B
2H
6
Diborane is a
colorless gas that can burst into
flames from contact with
air. If in
contact with water, it reduces the
hydrogen in the
water (eq 1). If Diborane is heated to high
temperatures, it decomposes into gaseous
hydrogen and pure
boron. (eq 2)
eq 1: B
2H
6 + 6 H
2O ---> 2 B(OH)
3 + 6 H
2
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eq 2: B2H6 ----> 2 B + 3 H2