Question

Boron is diagonally related to

• A. boron
• B. aluminum
• C. magnesium
• D. silicon

Answer 1

The correct option is D

silicon

Explanation for correct option

(D) silicon

Diagonal relationship

• The diagonal Relationship of the element refers to the pairs of diagonally adjacent elements in the second and third periods of the periodic tables.

Boron

• The symbol of boron is $\mathrm{B}$.
• Boron is present in group $13$ and $2$ period of the periodic table.
• The atomic number of boron is $5$.
• Boron and silicon are diagonally placed in the periodic table. Both exhibit similar properties.

Boron is diagonally related to silicon.

Explanation for incorrect option

Boron is diagonally related to silicon. Hence, options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect.

Hence, option (D) is correct. Boron is diagonally related to silicon.