Question

Assertion Boron always forms covalent bond.
Reason The small size of $B ^{3+}$ favours formation of covalent bond.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
• C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Boron because of its small size has high ionisation energy and electronegativity. It always form covalent.