Choose the correct statement(s): A. Beryllium oxide is pure…

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) JEE Main 2023 - S Block Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 14, 2026

Choose the correct statement(s):

A. Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.

B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of CO 2 .

C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water.

D. Beryllium shows anomalous behavior.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B and C only

B, C and D only

A and B only

A only

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The correct answer is:

A. Beryllium oxide is amphoteric in nature.

B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of CO 2 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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