Question:

The structures of beryllium chloride in solid state and vapor phase, are

Updated On: Jul 26, 2024
  • Chain in both

  • Chain and dimer, respectively

  • Linear in both

  • Dimer and Linear, respectively

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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is option (B) : Chain and dimer, respectively
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Concepts Used:

Anomalous Behaviour of Beryllium

  • Anomalous behavior of an element mentions the deviation of the properties and behavior of an element from its usual or normal behavior.
Anomalous Behaviour of Beryllium
  • Beryllium has a small atomic size as well as ionic size.
  • The high ionization enthalpy and small size of alkaline earth metals reverberate in the formation of covalent compounds that are easy to hydrolyze.
  • Their coordination number is not greater than 4 due to the presence of 4 electrons in the valence shell.
  • Their oxide and hydroxide are amphoteric in nature.