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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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ionisation energy
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is B electronegativity
Option (A) is correct.
Due to diagonal relationship Be and Al 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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