The alkaline earth metal that forms mainly covalent compounds is
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a
Mg
b
Be
c
Ca
d
Ba
answer is B.
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"Be" in the 2nd group differed from the rest of the elements of the same group. This is said to be anomalous behaviour of "Be"Reasons:1) Due to its small size and high EN2) Its high polarising power[P.P]Because of its high polarising power it mainly forms covalent compoundsEg :- BeCl2