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Boron and silicon form covalent and volatile halides.(a) true(b) falseI had been asked this question in quiz.My question is from p-Block Elements in section p-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct answer is (a) true

Easiest explanation: Both boron of GROUP 13 and SILICON of group 14 form covalent and volatile halides, which fume in moisture AIR DUE to the release of HCl gas. They react with water in order to form boric acid and silicon hydroxide along with hydrochloric gas which is volatile in nature.



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