NTA Abhyas NEET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
Which of the following does not show similarity between boron and aluminium?
Options
- ABoth from oxides of type M 2 O 3 when heated with oxygen at high temperature
- BBoth dissolve in alkalies and evolve hydrogen
- CHydroxides of both the elements are basic in nature
- DBoth form nitrides of MN type when heated with N 2
Correct answer
C. Hydroxides of both the elements are basic in nature
Step-by-step solution
B ( O H ) 3 is a weak monobasic Lewis acid while A l ( O H ) 3 in amphoteric substance i.e. it can reacts with acid and base both.