NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Explain the following: Aluminium forms [AlF₆]³⁻ ion but boron does not form [BF₆]³⁻ ion.
Options
- AAluminium has a larger atomic radius than boron
- BAluminium has more available valence electrons compared to boron
- CAluminium has a lower effective nuclear charge than boron
- DAluminium has a higher ionization energy than boron
Correct answer
C. Aluminium has a lower effective nuclear charge than boron
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Aluminium has a lower effective nuclear charge than boron