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Boron forms only `"………….."` compounds while aluminium forms both `"………….."` and `"………….."`compounds.

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To answer the question, we need to analyze the properties of boron and aluminum in terms of the types of compounds they form. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Boron**: - Boron is classified as a metalloid. Metalloids typically have properties that are intermediate between metals and non-metals. - Due to its small size and high electronegativity, boron tends to form covalent bonds rather than ionic bonds. 2. **Compounds Formed by Boron**: - Since boron is a metalloid and forms covalent bonds, we conclude that boron forms only **covalent compounds**. 3. **Understanding Aluminum**: - Aluminum, on the other hand, is classified as a metal. Metals generally have a tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions. - Aluminum can form both covalent and ionic bonds due to its metallic character and its ability to form ions. 4. **Compounds Formed by Aluminum**: - Therefore, aluminum can form **covalent compounds** (like AlCl3) and **ionic compounds** (like Al2O3). 5. **Filling in the Blanks**: - Based on the analysis, we can fill in the blanks: - Boron forms only **covalent** compounds. - Aluminum forms both **covalent** and **ionic** compounds. ### Final Answer: Boron forms only **covalent** compounds while aluminum forms both **covalent** and **ionic** compounds.
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