NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What is the common tendency of beryllium and aluminium ions regarding complex formation?
Options
- AForming Be 2 O 2 complexes
- BForming AlF 3 complexes
- CForming BeF 4 2- and AlF 6 3- complexes
- DForming BeAl 2 F 3 complexes
Correct answer
C. Forming BeF 4 2- and AlF 6 3- complexes
Step-by-step solution
Beryllium and aluminium ions have a strong tendency to form complexes, specifically BeF 4 2- and AlF 6 3-.