MCQ
Boron form covalent compound due to
- ASmall size
- BHigher ionization energy
- CLower ionization energy
- ✓Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
(d) Due to the small size and higher ionization energy, boron forms covalent compound.
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