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p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

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Why does boron have an unusually high melting point?

Why does boron have an unusually high melting point?

Options

  1. ADue to its metallic properties
  2. BDue to its crystalline lattice
  3. CDue to its low density
  4. DDue to its high electrical conductivity

Correct answer

B. Due to its crystalline lattice

Step-by-step solution

Boron has an unusually high melting point "due to a very strong crystalline lattice."
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