Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Borophene:
1.It is an allotrope of boron.
2.Like graphene, it also consists of boron atoms in a perfect hexagonal structure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: It is an allotrope of boron.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Unlike graphene, which consists of carbon atoms in a perfect hexagonal structure, borophene is highly polymorphic — meaning its atomic structure can vary depending on the synthesis conditions, leading to multiple possible configurations.
Source: PIB
