Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Boron oxide, when added to silicon oxide glass, forms a more heat stable glass called Pyrex.
• B) Boron most commonly forms compounds that fulfill the octet rule.
• C) Boron forms fairly weak bonds with oxygen because of their large electronegativity difference.
• D) Boron trichloride is an example of a strong Lewis base.
• E) Boron is a typical gaseous nonmetallic element.

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