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Why boron has an unusually high melting point

This type of question, asked 2 times: 12 Apr 2023, 27 Jan 2024. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    12 Apr 2023

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    Given below are two statements: Statement I: Boron is extremely hard indicating its high lattice energy Statement II: Boron has highest melting and boiling point compared to its other group members. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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  2. Question 2

    27 Jan 2024

    43
    Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Melting point of Boron (2453 K) is unusually high in group 13 elements. Reason (R): Solid Boron has very strong crystalline lattice. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below;

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