Which of the following statement(s) is/are false?
P. Boron and Gallium form BF63- ions.
Q. Alclad is the alloy of aluminium used in the formation of corrosion resistant sheet.
R. Boron fibres are used in making bullet-proof vest and light composite material for aircraft.
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P only
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Q only
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R only
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P and Q
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Q and R
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Correct answer
Explanation
P. Due to non-availability of d orbitals, boron is unable to expand its octet. Therefore, the maximum covalence of boron cannot exceed 4. Al, Ga, In and Tl have vacant d orbitals and form such type of ions.
Q. Alclad is a trademark of Alcoa used as a generic term to describe corrosion-resistant aluminium sheet formed from high-purity aluminium surface layers metallurgically bonded to high-strength aluminium alloy core material.
R. Boron fiber exhibits a unique combination of high strength, high modulus and large diameter. Boron fibres are used in making bullet-proof vest and light composite material for aircraft.