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Which of the following property is not a similarity between Boron and silicon?(a) metals(b) non-metals metals(c) semiconductors(d) formation of covalent hydridesThis question was posed to me during an interview.Enquiry is from p-Block Elements in section p-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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The CORRECT answer is (a) METALS

The best I can explain: Boron of group 13 and silicon of group 14 share a DIAGONAL relationship and have many similarities. Both boron and silicon are non-metals, SEMICONDUCTORS and they also form covalent hydrides, therefore, they are not metals.



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