Which of the following has a higher tendency to form covalent compounds?

B a

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B e

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N a

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C a

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Solution

The correct option is D $B e$
$B e$ due to its small size has high ionisation energy and hence prefers covalent bond rather than ionic bond. Rest all the elements have low ionisation energy and hence, can form ionic bond easily.

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