AIIMS 2010 Chemistry Group 2 and 13 Elements MCQ Question
Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many properties which are similar. But the two elements differ in
maximum covalency in compounds
exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides
forming covalent halides
forming polymeric hydrides
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Be exhibits maximum covalency of four whereas Al shows maximum covalency of six.
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