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`Be` and `Al` exhibit many properties which are similar. But the two elements differ in

A

Forming covalent bonds

B

Forming polymeric hydrides

C

Exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds

D

Exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides

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C
`Be` exhibits maximum coordination `4`, whereas `Al`, due to the presence of low lying `d-`orbital has coordination number `6`.
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