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Which of the following elements always forms covalent bonds?A. `Pb`B. `Si`C. `Al`D. `B`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Because the sum of the first three ionization enthalpies for `B` is so high that it cannot be compensated in the form of lattice enthalpy or hydration enthalpy. Moreover, the hypothetical `B^(3+)` ion will have very high charge density resulting in high polarization of the anion.


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