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A black coloured element with $\mathrm{ns}^2 \mathrm{np}^1$ outer electronic configuration cannot react with air in its crystalline form. However, in amorphous form, it gives an oxide in air which is acidic in nature. Identify the element.
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Boron
'B' does not react with air in its crystalline form. It has electronic configuration $1 \mathrm{~s}^2 2 \mathrm{~s}^2 2 \mathrm{p}^1$.


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