Answer:
This is because of the difference in
the crystal structures of these elements. Co-ordination number of gold (12) is
very high as compared to that of boron (6 or even less). Since metals have
generally high co-ordination numbers while non-metals have smaller value, gold
is a metal despite its higher ionisation potential compared to boron.
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