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In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect ?A. It is rendered passive by nitric acidB. its forms `Be_2C`C. Its salts rarely hydrolyseD. Its hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric |
Answer» Correct Answer - C Beryllium salts are covalent in nature because of very small size of `Be^(2+)` ion and its high polarising power, so it is easily hydrolysed. e.g.`BeCl_2+2H_2O to Be(OH)_2+2HCl` |
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