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Compounds of s-block elements are mostly ionic, with the exception of those of which pair?
ALithium and beryllium
BSodium and calcium
CCaesium and radium
DPotassium and barium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lithium and beryllium
Lithium and beryllium are very small with high charge density, so their compounds show marked covalent character.
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