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Covalent Bond

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Which among the following elements has the tendency to form covalent compounds?

A

Ba

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Be

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C

Mg

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Ca

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Solution

The correct option is B
Be

The ability to form covalent bonds is indirectly proportional to the size of atoms. Due to small size and 2 electrons in s-orbital 'Be' forms covalent compound.

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