The periods and groups on the periodic table are numbered. For example, the element neon (Ne) is in period 2, group 18. Neon is
an inert gas and therefore does not react readily with any other ele-
ment. Which of the following elements is likely to have properties that
are similar to those of neon?

A. Lithium(Li) in period 2, group1
B. Boron(b) in period 2, group 13
C. Iron(Fe) in period 4, group 13
D. Krypton(Kr) in period 4, group 18

boron

Explanation:

It is in the same period and similar column ( this is what I think idk of the right answer just giving insight)

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.