Question

Beryllium shows diagonal relationship with aluminium. Which of the following similarities is incorrect?

• A. $B{e}_{2}C$ like $A{l}_4{C}_3$ yields methane on hydrolysis.
• B. Be like Al is not rendered passive by nitric acid
• C. $Be(OH{)}_2$ and $Al(OH{)}_3$ are basic
• D. Be forms beryllates and Al forms aluminates

Answer 1

The correct option is C $Be(OH{)}_2$ and $Al(OH{)}_3$ are basic

$Be(OH{)}_2$ and $Al(OH{)}_3$ are amphoteric