NEET Chemistry NEET PYQ-Boron Family

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    Which one of the following elements is unable to form \[\text{MF}_{\text{6}}^{\text{3-}}\text{ion}\]? [NEET - 2018]

    A) B

    B) Al

    C) Ga

    D) In

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] \[\because \] 'B' has no vacant d-orbitals in its valence shell, so it can't extend its covalency beyond 4. i.e. 'B' cannot form the ion like \[\text{M}{{\text{F}}_{\text{6}}}^{\text{3(-)}}\] i.e. \[\text{B}{{\text{F}}_{6}}^{3(-)}\]. Hence, the correct option is (a).


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