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Which one of the following elements is unable to form ion?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Boron () belongs to the second period and has only and orbitals available for bonding (). It lacks vacant orbitals, which limits its maximum covalency to . Therefore, it cannot expand its octet to form six-coordinated species like . Elements like and have vacant orbitals and can form octahedral complexes.

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Which one of the following elements is unable to form ion?
A
B
C
D

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