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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question
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Which of the following is an anomalous property of beryllium compared to other Group 2 elements?
Options
A Its compounds are more ionic than covalent.
B It has a large ionic radius.
C Its oxide is amphoteric.
Correct Answer
D Its electrons are well shielded from its nucleus.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states: 'Its oxide is amphoteric and not basic.' This is an anomalous property of beryllium compared to other Group 2 elements, whose oxides are basic.

Hint

Consider the chemical nature of beryllium oxide mentioned as an exception.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Group II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1971 of 1999
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