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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Be and Al show similarities in properties due to the diagonal relationship except in the property X given below. What is X?

  1. A Both form basic oxides and hydroxides.
  2. B Ions of both have a strong tendency to form complexes.
  3. C In the vapour phase, chlorides of both have Cl- bridged chloride structure.
  4. D Chlorides of both are soluble in organic solvents.
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(A) Both form basic oxides and hydroxides.

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oth metals have the tendency to form covalent compounds BeCl2 and AlCl3 act as lewis acids and use in friedal crafts catalyst Both metals dissolves in alkalies to form soluble complexes beryllates and aluminates The oxides of both are hard, high melting insoluble…