JEE Main 2023 — S Block Elements Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
Question
Choose the correct statement(s) :
A. Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.
B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of .
C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water.
D. Beryllium shows anomalous behaviour.
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Step-by-step explanation
A. Beryllium oxide is amphoteric in nature.
B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of CO2 because it is thermally less stable.
C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water due to high degree of hydration.
D. Beryllium shows anomalous behaviour due to small size, high ionization energy and high value of (polarising power).
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