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

Boron is unable to form `BF_(6)^(3-)` ions due to

A

high electronegativity

B

non availability of d-orbitals

C

maximum covalency of boron is six

D

small size of boron

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The correct Answer is:

B

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