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Boron has an exceptionally high melting point in the group 13th elements, because–
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEET
Options:
  • A boron has the smallest size in the group
  • B boron atoms are joined by Vander Waals force
  • C boron is covalent solid
  • D boron has higher ionisation energy
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The correct answer is: boron is covalent solid
Boron exists in giant covalent structure. Boron due to small size forms strong covalent bonds with the neighbouring atoms.

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