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Question

Beryllium shows diagonal relationship with aluminium. Which of the following similarity is incorrect?

A

$Be_{2}$ C like $Al_{4}C_{3}$ yields methane on hydrolysis

B

Be like Al is rendered passive by $HNO_{3}$

C

Be $(OH)_{2}$ like $Al(OH)_{3}$ is basic.

D

Be forms beryllates and Al forms aluminates.

Answer

Be $(OH)_{2}$ like $Al(OH)_{3}$ is basic.

Explanation

Solution

: Both $Be(OH)_{2}$ and $Al(OH)_{3}$ are amphoteric in

nature.