Discuss the diagonal relationship of Be and Al with regard to (i) th

1.	Discuss the diagonal relationship of Be and Al with regard to (i) the action of alkali and (ii) the structure of the chlorides.
Answer» Be and Al resemble with each other due to same charge over radius ratio. (i) Both B and Al amphoteric oxides (ii) Be and Al form covalent compounds (iii) BeCl₂ exists as polymer whereas AlCl₃ exists as dimmer (iv) Both Be and Al react with NaOH to form similar compounds.

Discuss the diagonal relationship of Be and Al with regard to (i) the action of alkali and (ii) the structure of the chlorides.

Answer»

Be and Al resemble with each other due to same charge over radius ratio.

(i) Both B and Al amphoteric oxides

(ii) Be and Al form covalent compounds

(iii) BeCl₂ exists as polymer whereas AlCl₃ exists as dimmer

(iv) Both Be and Al react with NaOH to form similar compounds.