Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • A
    Boron carbide is used as an abrasive.
  • B
    Boron is used to increase the hardness of steel.
  • C
    Boron sesquioxide $(B_2O_3)$ is used in the manufacture of borosilicate glass.
  • D
    Orthoboric acid contains intermolecular $H$-bonding.

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Assertion $(A)$: Among group $13$ elements,boron's melting point is unusually high $(2453 \ K)$.
Reason $(R):$ Solid boron has a strong crystalline lattice.
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What is the decreasing order of Lewis acid strength of boron halides?

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