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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question
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Question

What is the unique characteristic of beryllium oxide (BeO) compared to other Group II metal oxides mentioned in the document?
Options
A It is highly basic.
B It is used as a drying agent.
C It is amphoteric.
Correct Answer
D It forms peroxides easily.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states, 'Its oxide is amphoteric and not basic,' and page 8 reinforces this: 'Be(HO)₂ is amphoteric while Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba hydroxides are basic.'

Hint

Recall the exceptional behavior of beryllium within Group II.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Group II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1986 of 1999
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