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Identify the correct statements about the anomalous behavior of Boron
I. Boron trihalides can form dimeric structures.
II. Boron shows +1 as stable oxidation state
III. Maximum covalency of boron is four.
IV. Boron does not form 
ion.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Maximum covalency of B is 4 as it has only 
orbital at the outermost shell.
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