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Boron is unable to form BF(6)^(3-)– ion....

Boron is unable to form `BF_(6)^(3-)`– ion. Explain.

A

non-availability of d-orbitals

B

small size of boron atom

C

non-metallic nature

D

less reactivity towards halogens

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