The metal that has very low melting point and its periodic position is closer to a metalloid is

The metal that has very low melting point and its periodic position is closer to a metalloid is
  1. Al
  2. Ga
  3. Se
  4. In

Solution

The expected order of melting points of group 13 elements is B>Al>Ga>In>Tl.

But due to structural changes, melting point instead of decreasing, increases from Ga to Tl and Ga has the lowest melting point. Hence, the actual order is B>Al>Tl>In>Ga

Melting point

Al933 K

Ga303 K

In430 K

Se490 K

Ga has low meting point and it is closer to metalloid in periodic table.

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