Be and Al compounds are largely covalent because of:

High charge density

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Low charge density

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High ionization enthalpy

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Low ionization enthalpy

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Solution

The correct option is A
High charge density

Be and Al compounds are largely covalent because of high charge density leading to high polarizing power of the cations.

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