Which of the following statements is are NOT TRUE about the diagonal relationship of Be and Al
(i) Both react with NaOH to liberate hydrogen
(ii) Their oxides are basic
(iii) They are made passive by nitric acid
(iv) Their carbides give acetylene on treatment with water
A. Only (i)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. Only (iv)
D. (ii) and (iv)
