Boron form covalent compound due to...

Boron form covalent compound due to

A

Small size

B

Higher ionization energy

C

Lower ionization energy

D

Both (a) and (b)

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The correct Answer is:

D

Due to the small size and higher ionization energy, boron forms covalent compound.

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