JEE Main 2018 — p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14) Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online)
Question
A group 13 element reacts with chlorine gas to produce a compound is electron deficient and easily reacts with adduct; however, does not dimerize. X is:
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Correct answer
AB
Step-by-step explanation
Boron react with chlorine gas to produce compound which is electron deficient. It does not dimerize because of small boron atom. It react with ammonia to form aduct. In it ammonia act as lewis base and act as lewis acid.
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