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Beryllium shows a diagonal relationship withA. calciumB. boronC. aluminiumD. magnesium

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Just as Li shows resemblance with its diagonally opposite element Al. This is because the two elements have the same electronegativity (be=1.5,Al=1.5) and possess similar polarizing power (i.e., charge/radius).


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