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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following does not show similarity between boron and aluminium?
A
Both form oxides of type 
when heated with oxygen at high temperature.
when heated with oxygen at high temperature.
B
Both dissolve in alkalies and evolve hydrogen.
C
Hydroxides of both the elements are basic in nature.
D
Both form nitrides of MN type when heated with 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Is a weak acid while 
is amphoteric in nature.
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