The oxide of beryllium is amphoteric, while the oxides of other Group 2 elements are basic. This is because:
Solution
Small size and high charge density of Be²⁺ leads to high polarization, giving BeO covalent and amphoteric character.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: s-Block Elements · Topic: Alkaline Earth Metals
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