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In context with Beryllium, which one of the following statements highlighting its anomalous behaviors Block Elements Chemistry Question

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In context with Beryllium, which one of the following statements highlighting its anomalous behavior compared to other alkaline earth metals is INCORRECT?

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

Beryllium has an exceptionally small atomic and ionic size with high polarizing power. Because of this, it forms largely covalent compounds, and its salts are extensively hydrolyzed in water. The other statements are true characteristics of its anomalous behavior and its diagonal relationship with Aluminium.

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