AIIMS 2014 Chemistry Chemical bonding MCQ Question

The assertion that boron always forms covalent bonds is true, as boron typically forms stable covalent compounds due to its three valence electrons. However, the reason provided is false; while B³⁺ has a small size that can favor covalent bonding, boron primarily forms covalent bonds due to its ability to share electrons, not solely because of the ionic form B³⁺. Thus, the correct answer is that the assertion is true, but the reason is false.