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`BeCl_(2).4H_(2)Ooverset(Delta)to "P"` The product P isA. `BeCl_(2)`B. BeOC. `Be(OH)_(2)`D. BeOCI |
Answer» Correct Answer - C Anhydrous beryllium halides cannot be obtained from materials made in aqueous solution because the hydrated ion `[Be(H_(2)O)_(4)]^(2+)` is formed e.g., `[Be(H_(2)O)_(4)]Cl_(2)` or `[Be(H_(2)O)_(4)]F_(2)`. Attempts to dehydrate result in hydrolysis: `[Be(H_(2)O)_(4)]Cl_(2)overset(Delta)toBe(OH)_(2)+2HCl` |
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