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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question
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Which statement accurately describes a property of beryllium's compounds?
Options
A Its oxide is strongly basic.
B Its compounds are predominantly ionic.
C Its compounds are more covalent than ionic.
Correct Answer
D It forms complexes less readily than other Group II members.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states, 'Its compounds are more covalent than ionic.' It also notes that its oxide is amphoteric, not basic, and page 5 mentions it forms complexes more readily.

Hint

Beryllium's small size and high charge density affect its bonding characteristics.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Group II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1945 of 1999
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