P Block Elements Group 13 Question 5
Question 5 - 30 January - Shift 2
Boric acid in solid, whereas $BF_3$ is gas at room temperature because of
(1) Strong ionic bond in Boric acid
(2) Strong van der Waal’s interaction in Boric acid
(3) Strong hydrogen bond in Boric acid
(4) Strong covalent bond in $BF_3$
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Answer: (3)
Solution:
Formula: Hydrogen Bonding in Boric Acid
Boric acid has strong hydrogen bonding while $BF_3$
