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Standard XII
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Diagonal Relationship
The given pro...
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The given property of Be and Al is similar due to diagonal relationship :
A
electronegativity
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B
electropositivity
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C
ionisation energy
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is
B
electronegativity
Option
(
A
)
is correct.
Due to diagonal relationship
B
e
and
A
l
have same value of electronegativity.
Both have almost same size and thus favour for covalent bonding,
forms covalent compounds having low melting point and soluble in organic solvent.
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Which of the following property is not shown by
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due to the diagonal relationship?
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Due to diagonal relationship between
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Be and Al have following resemblance due to diagonal relationship :
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Thus , lithium shows similarities to magnesium and beryllium to aluminium in many of their properties. This type of diagonal similarity is commonly referred to as diagonal relationship in the periodic table. The diagonal relationship is due to the similarity in ionic sizes and / or charge / radius ratio of the elements.
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