Which of the following properties describes the diagooal relalionship between boron and silicon?

  • A

    $BCl_3$ is not hydrolysed while $SiCl_4$ can be hydrolysed

  • B

    Both form oxides $B_2O_3$ is ampboteric and $SiO_2$ is acidic

  • C

    Both metals dissolve in cold and dilute nitric acid

  • D

    Silicide and boride salts are hydrolysed by water

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