Question

Which of the following shows diagonal relationship with $B$ ?

• A. $C$
• B. $Si$
• C. $Mg$
• D. $P$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$Si$

Solution:- (B) $Si$

Boron shows diagonal relationship with silicon.

Boron shows anomalous behaviour in its groups because of its small size and non-availability of $d$-orbitals.

It resembles silicon and shows a diagonal relationship with it.

Therefore, the option is B.