NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
A nonmetallic element of group 13, used in making bulletproof vests is an extremely hard solid of black color. It can exist in many allotropic forms and has an unusually high melting point. Its trifluoride acts as a Lewis acid towards ammonia. The element exhibits a maximum covalency of four. Identify the element and write the reaction of its trifluoride with ammonia.
Options
- ACarbon
- BBoron
- CSilicon
- DPhosphorus
Correct answer
B. Boron
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Boron