Identify the correct statement for beryllium and aluminium?
They have strong tendencies to form complexes
They form oxide layer which prevents further oxidation
They form chlorine-bridged structure in vapor phase
All of the above.
and
ions have strong tendencies to form complexes,
&
metal form an oxide film on the surface. This oxide film prevents further oxidation.
The chlorides of both and
have
bridged chloride structure in vapor phase. Both the chlorides are soluble in organic solvents and are strong Lewis acids and are used as Friedel Craft catalysts