Give reasons for the following in one or two sentences only: BeCl_(2) can be easily hydrolysed'.

Give reasons for the following in one or two sentences only: BeCl_(2)

1.	Give reasons for the following in one or two sentences only: BeCl_(2) can be easily hydrolysed'.
Answer» Solution :Beryllium ion is very SMALL in SIZE,and so it has a very high polarising power (Fajans'rules). Also, vacant `p-`ORBITALS are available. So,, beryllium chloride is READILY hydrolysed.