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Which of the follwing forms covalent com...

Which of the follwing forms covalent compound?

A

`Be`

B

`Mg`

C

`Ca`

D

`Sr`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Due to small size and `+2` charge on `Be`, charge/radius ratio is the highest and `Be` forms covalent compound.
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