Which of the properties describe the diagonal relationship between boron and silicon?
A
BCl3 cannot be hydrolysed while SiCl4 can be hydrolysed
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B
Both form oxides where B2O3 is amphoteric and SiO2 is acidic
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C
Both metals dissolve in cold and dilute nitric acid
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D
Silicide salts are hydrolysed by water
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Solution
The correct option is D Silicide salts are hydrolysed by water The chlorides of both are liquid and readily hydrolysed by water. BCl3+3H2O→B(OH)3+3HCl SiCl4+H2O→Si(OH)4+4HCl