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Among the statement (I – IV), the correct ones are:

(I) Be has smaller atomic radius compared to Mg.

(II) Be has higher ionization enthalpy than AI.

(III) Charge/radius ratio of Be is greater than that of Al.

(IV) Both Be and Al form mainly covalent compounds

Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A (I), (II) and (IV)
  • B (I), (III) and (IV)
  • C (II), (III) and (IV)
  • D (I), (II) and (III)
Solution:
2298 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: (I), (II) and (IV)
Charge/radius ratio of Be and Al is same because of diagonal relationship. Remaining statements are correct.

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