Which of the following element has the highest melting point?

thallium

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gallium

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aluminium

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boron

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Solution

The correct option is D boron
Boron has very high melting point when compared to the other elements in group 13, this is because of its three-dimensional structure in which boron atoms are held together by strong covalent bonds, it also has a higher boiling point comparatively.

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