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Did Lipscomb also study the properties of other non-metal elements?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only Boron

  • Only metals

Answer

Lipscomb also studied the properties of other non-metal elements. In particular, he investigated the bonding in sulfur, selenium, and tellurium, and he discovered that these elements form ring structures similar to those of carbon. He also studied the properties of boron, which is a metalloid, and he showed that it can form bonds with other elements in a variety of ways.
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