Which one of the following elemen does not dissolve in fused or aqueous alkalies?
A. Boron
B. Silicon
C. Aluminium
D. None of these

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Correct Answer - D
Boron dissolved in fused alkalies according to the following reaction.
`2B+6NaOHoverset("fused")to2Na_(3)BO_(3)+3H_(2)`
Silicon and aluminium dissolved in both fused and aqueous alkalies.

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