Chemistry · S-Block Elements
Which of the following statements regarding beryllium is correct?
- 1Beryllium sulfate is readily soluble in water as the greater hydration enthalpy of Be2+ overcomes the lattice enthalpy factor.✓
- 2Beryllium exhibits a coordination number of more than four.
- 3Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.
- 4Beryllium is readily attacked by acids due to the complete absence of any protective oxide film.
Correct answer
Beryllium sulfate is readily soluble in water as the greater hydration enthalpy of Be2+ overcomes the lattice enthalpy factor.
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