Explain the following : Boron does not exist as B^(3+) ion.

1.	Explain the following : Boron does not exist as B^(3+) ion.
Answer» SOLUTION :Boron has SMALL size and sum of `Delta_iH_1 + Delta_iH_2 + Delta_iH_3`is very high. Boron does not FORM `B^(3+)` ion THEREFORE , give covalent compounds.

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