NEET Chemistry ยท Hard

Some p-Block Elements: Anomalous MCQ

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Question

Boron differs from aluminium mainly because boron:

  1. A
    shows non-metallic and covalent character
    Correct
  2. B
    is larger
  3. C
    has d orbitals in valence shell
  4. D
    forms stronger metallic bond

Correct answer

shows non-metallic and covalent character

Explanation

Its small size makes it quite different from Al.