STANDARDChemistry-p-Block Elements
STANDARD Chemistry Group 13 Elements Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium
Assertion : Al forms AlF₆³⁻ but B does not form [BF₆]³⁻. Reason : B does not react with F₂.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
D
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
B does not have vacant d-orbitals as for B, second shell is the outermost shell.
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