Assertion: Boron always froms covalent bond.
Reason: The small size of `B^(3+)` favours formation of covalent bond.

Options

A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 si a correct explanation for statement 8
B. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 8
C. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
D. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true

Answer

A

Explanation

Boron always forms covalent bond because boron requires very high energy to form `B^(3+)` and again `B^(3+)` due to its very small size having high polarising power thus cause greater polarisation and eventually significant covalent characterstics -Fajans rule.