Question

Assertion : Boron is metalloid
Reason : Boron shows metallic nature.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
• C. If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect
• E. If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Boron is a metalloid. Thus, assertion is true. Metalloids possess metallic as well as nonmetallic nature. Hence, reason is false.