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Which of the following is a metalloid?


A

Fluorine

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B

Silicon

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C

Iodine

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Aluminium

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Solution

The correct option is B

Silicon


Among the given options, fluorine and iodine are halogens. Aluminium is a metal. Silicon has properties in between those of metals and non-metals. Thus, it is a metalloid.


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