Choose the correct statement(s) :
A. Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.
B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of $\mathrm{CO_2}$.
C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water.
D. Beryllium shows anomalous behaviour.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Solution
<p>A. Beryllium oxide is amphoteric in nature. </p>
<p> B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere
of CO<sub>2</sub> because it is thermally less stable. </p>
<p> C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water
due to high degree of hydration. </p>
<p> D. Beryllium shows anomalous behaviour due to
small size, high ionization energy and high value
of $\phi$ (polarising power).</p>
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: s-Block Elements · Topic: Alkali Metals
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