Question

Q.6 Use following Options for the Assertion Reason type questions: [IM
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
Assertion: Boron and arsenic are metalloids.
Reason: These elements show intermediate properties of metals and
non-metals.​

Answer 1

Hey mate the answer is a) both A and R are true and R is the correct explaination of A

Because we know that Boron and arsenic are metalloids and they show characteristics related to both metals and non metals. here intermediate refers to resemblance of both metallic and non metallic character.

Hope it helps you.....