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$B e C O_{3}$ decomposes easily. Hence, it is kept in the atmosphere of $C O_{2}$ to prevent its decomposition.
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$B e C O_{3}$ on decomposition:
$B e C O_{3} \to B e O + C O_{2}$ .
The anhydrous form is reported to be unstable, decomposing to BeO and carbon dioxide, and requiring storage under CO2.
Hence answer is 1

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