Diborane (B2H6) is widely used in the synthesis of organic compounds. Diborane itself is made by the reaction 2NaBH4 + I2 → B2H6 + 2NaI + H2. If 6.3 g of NaBH4 are reacted with excess I2, how many grams of diborane could theoretically be isolated? If 1.9 g of diborane is actually produced, what is the percent yield of the reaction?

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Diborane (B2H6) is widely used in the synthesis of organic compounds. Diborane itself is made by the reaction 2NaBH4 + I2 → B2H6 + 2NaI + H2. If 6.3 g of NaBH4 are reacted with excess I2, how many grams of diborane could theoretically be isolated? If 1.9 g of diborane is actually produced, what is the percent yield of the reaction?

 

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