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Which of the following statements is false about the hydrides of boron and silicon?

Option: 1

 They are covalent compounds.


Option: 2

 They are electron-deficient.


Option: 3

 They have a tetrahedral structure.

 


Option: 4

 They are highly stable.


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Boron and silicon hydrides are not highly stable due to their electron-deficient nature. They are covalent compounds with a tetrahedral structure. Hence option D is correct.

Option(1) Boron and silicon hydrides are covalent compounds. Hence option 1 is incorrect.

Option(2)  Boron and silicon hydrides are not highly stable due to their electron-deficient nature. Hence option 2 is incorrect.

Option(3) Boron and silicon hydrides are covalent compounds  with a tetrahedral structure.. Hence option 3 is incorrect.

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