Answer the following question given this paragraph: Boron forms multicenter bonds rather than metallic lattices with delocalized valence electrons. Why does it prefer this type of bonding? Does this explain why boron behaves like a semiconductor rather than a metal? Explain your answer. Q: What kind of bonds does boron form rather than metallic lattices? Choices: - magnetic bonds - electron bonds - bilateral - multicenter A:
A:
multicenter