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Which of the following is a metalloid?

A

Iodine

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B

Silicon

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Fluorine

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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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