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Which two non-metals are exceptions to the generalization that non-metals have low melting and boiling points at room temperature?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A Oxygen and nitrogen
  • B Boron and carbon
  • C Silicon and germanium
  • D Fluorine and chlorine
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Boron and carbon
Boron and carbon are exceptions to the generalization that non-metals have low melting and boiling points at room temperature.

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