Question

Some of the Group 2 metal halides are covalent and soluble in organic solvents. Among the following metal halides, the one which is soluble in ethanol is:

• A. $BeC{l}_2$
• B. $MgC{l}_2$
• C. $CaC{l}_2$
• D. $SrC{l}_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $BeC{l}_2$

Beryllium halides are essentially covalent and soluble in organic solvents like ethanol while other halides of alkaline earth metals are ionic in nature.