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Which of the following properties describes the diagonal relationship between boron and silicon?

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a

BCl3 is not hydrolysed while SiCl4 can be hydrolysed

b

Both form oxides B2O3 is amphoteric and SiO2 is acidic

c

Both metals dissolve in cold and dilute nitric acid

d

Silicide and boride salts are hydrolysed by water

answer is D.

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Both silicide and boride salts are hydrolysed by water to yield hydrides. 

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Which of the following properties describes the diagonal relationship between boron and silicon?