Boron does not form $B^{3+}$ cation easily. it is due to

  • A

    energy required to form $B^{3+}$ ion is far more than that which would be compensated by lattice energies or hydration energies of such ion

  • B

    boron is non-metal

  • C

    boron is semiconductor

  • D

    none of the above

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