An oxide of alkaline earth metals (x) reacts with C and Cl2 to give a compound Y. Y is found in polymeric chain structure and is electron deficient molecule. The compound Y is:
A
BeO
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B
BeCl2
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C
Be(OH)2
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D
BeCO3
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Solution
The correct option is CBeCl2 BeO(X)+C+Cl2→BeCl2(Y)+CO
BeCl2 is polymeric and electron deficient molecule .