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Boron shows a diagonal relationship with ____________(a) thallium(b) lithium(c) magnesium(d) aluminiumThis question was posed to me in quiz.This intriguing question originated from p-Block Elements topic in chapter p-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct choice is (a) thallium

Easy explanation: There is a diagonal RELATIONSHIP between boron of group 13 and silicon of group 14 as they resemble each other like LITHIUM of group 1 and magnesium of group 2. There are many CHARACTERISTICS which resemble both boron and silicon.



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