Choose the correct statement(s): A. Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature. B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of CO2. C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water. D. Beryllium

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Choose the correct statement(s): A. Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature. B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of CO2. C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water. D. Beryllium shows anomalous behavior. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) A, B and C only
(B) B, C and D only
(C) A and B only
(D) A only

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. BeO is amphoteric. BeSO4, and MgSO4 are readily soluble in water. Beryllium, the first member of the Group 2 metals, shows anomalous behaviour as compared to magnesium and rest of the members. Beryllium carbonate is unstable.

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