Which of the Following Equations Correctly Represents the Reaction of B₂H₆

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following equations correctly represents the reaction of B₂H₆ with oxygen?

• A)B₂H₆ (g) + 3O₂ (g) → B₂O₃ (s) + 3H₂O (g)
• B)B₂H₆ (g) + O₂ (g) → B₂O₂ (s) + 3H₂ (g)
• C)B₂H₆ (g) + 2O₂ (g) → B₂H₂ (s) + 2H₂O₂ (aq)
• D)B₂H₆ (g) + 2O₂ (g) → B₂O₂ (s) + 3H₂ + O₂ (g)
• E)B₂H₆ (g) + O₂ (g) → H₂B₂O₂ (s) + 2H₂ (g)

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