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Question

Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many properties which are similar. But the two elements differ in

A

maximum covalency in compounds

B

exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides

C

forming covalent halides

D

forming polymeric hydrides

Answer

maximum covalency in compounds

Explanation

Solution

Be exhibits maximum covalency of four whereas $Al$ shows maximum covalency of six.