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Give reason : (i)Boron is used as contro...

Give reason : (i)Boron is used as control rods in nuclear reactor.
(ii) Graphite is soft and slippery.

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(i) Because Boron-10 Isotope has ability to absorb Neutrons.
(ii) Each layer in graphite are held by weak Vanderwaal's force of attraction.
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