Which of the following statement is not correct? is covale…

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Statement Based Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 14, 2026

Which of the following statement is not correct?

is covalent in all its compound.
B. Al is a light metal of great tensile strength.
C. Al is a powerful reducing agent.
D. Al react with steam to form .
E. Al dissolves in dilute HCl and liberates water.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

B and C only

D and E only

C and D only

A and E only

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The correct answer is:

Among the given statements, only and are incorrect while other are correct. The correct

form of A and E are

• Al has greater tendency to form covalent compounds and a little tendency to form ionic compounds.

• Al dissolves in dilute HCl and liberates dihydrogen.

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