Question

Which of the following Statements do you think is true?

(a) aluminium and beryllium are not stable in air

(b) beryllium and aluminium share a diagonal relationship

(c) the ionisation potential of beryllium is lower compared with its group

(d) beryllium has a greater oxidation potential

The question was asked in my homework.

This question is from s-Block Elements topic in division s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) beryllium and aluminium share a diagonal relationship

For explanation: The correct statement is a beryllium and aluminium share a diagonal relationship, as aluminium and beryllium are stable in air, the ionization potential of beryllium has higher comparatively with its group and it has a lower oxidation potential.