NTA Abhyas NEET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
The elements having the maximum and minimum melting points among the members of group 13 are respectively -
Options
- AB, Tl
- BTl, B
- CB, Ga
- DAl, Tl
Correct answer
C. B, Ga
Step-by-step solution
Melting point in group - 13 decreases down the group but the trend is not regular. Boron has the highest melting point because of its very strong covalent structure. Gallium has a very low melting point (29.8 K) and, therefore, could exist in liquid state during summer.