Give the structure of anhydrous aluminium chloride and boron trifluoride.
Important Questions on The p-Block Elements
(A) exhibit the maximum covalency of
(B) have less electronegativity
(C) possess large charge to radius ratio
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason .
Assertion In isomorphous to , the metal is present in oxidation state.
Reason metal has fourteen electrons in its electronic configuration.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(I) Boron trioxide is acidic.
(II) Oxides of aluminum and gallium are amphoteric.
(III) Oxides of indium and thallium are basic.
Identify the correct statements about the anomalous behaviour of Boron
I. Boron trihalides can form dimeric structures.
II. Boron shows as stable oxidation state
III. Maximum covalency of Boron is four.
IV. Boron does not form ion.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason
Assertion : Boron is unable to form
Reason : Size of is very small.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below