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Why does BN form compounds similar to those formed by elemental carbon?
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Both boron (B) and nitrogen (N) are elements found in the same period as carbon (C) in the periodic table. Boron is in Group 13, carbon is in Group 14, and nitrogen is in Group 15. This means that they have similar atomic sizes and electronegativity values. Show more…
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