BITSAT2011Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many properties which are similar. But, the two elements differ in
Options
- Aforming covalent halides
- Bforming polymeric hydrides
- Cexhibiting maximum covalency in compounds
- Dexhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides
Correct answer
C. exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds
Step-by-step solution
The valency of beryllium is +2 while that of aluminium is +3