The hydrides of boron and silicon:

are volatile

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spontaneously catch fire on exposure to air

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are easily hydrolysed

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All of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above.
Boron and silicon form volatile hydrides which spontaneously catch fire on exposure to air and are easily hydrolysed.

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The hydrides of boron and silicon:

The correct option is D All of the above.Boron and silicon form volatile hydrides which spontaneously catch fire on exposure to air and are easily hydrolysed.

The correct option is D All of the above.
Boron and silicon form volatile hydrides which spontaneously catch fire on exposure to air and are easily hydrolysed.