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Beryllium and aluminimum 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

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Be exhibits maximum covalency of four wheresas Al shows maximum colvalency of six.
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