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Assertion(A) : Beryllim Compounds are covalent in nature.
Reason(R) : The size of Be2+ion is larger in comparision to the radius of the other divalent ions of alkaline earth metal.

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Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion
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Assertion is true but Reason is false
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Both Assertion and Reason are false
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The correct option is D Assertion is true but Reason is false
The Be2+ ion has small size and high polarizing power. Hence, it forms covalent compounds.

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