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In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect.
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEETNEET 2016 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A It is rendered passive by nitric acid
  • B It forms Be2C
  • C Its salts rarely hydrolyze
  • D Its hydride is electron - deficient and polymeric
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Its salts rarely hydrolyze
Salts of beryllium are readily hydrolyzed due to the presence of vacant p-orbital. So, given option is incorrect statement. All other statements are correct. It is rendered passive by nitric acid. It forms beryllium carbide.  And its hydride is electron deficient with formula BeH2

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