Which of the following statements is incorrect for Be?

Most of its compounds are largely covalent

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It forms a covalent chloride

B e C l_{2}

which has bridge covalent structures and is a linear molecule

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It has anomalous properties due to smaller size and high electro negativity.

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It forms

B e^{2 +}

ions because of the lower value the sum of

1^{s t}

and

2^{n d}

I. E.

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Solution

The correct option is D It forms $B e^{2 +}$ ions because of the lower value the sum of $1^{s t}$ and $2^{n d}$ I. E.
$B e^{+ 2}$ has more hydration energy

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Which of the following statements is incorrect for Be?

The correct option is D It forms Be2+ ions because of the lower value the sum of 1st and 2nd I. E.Be+2 has more hydration energy

The correct option is D It forms $B e^{2 +}$ ions because of the lower value the sum of $1^{s t}$ and $2^{n d}$ I. E.
$B e^{+ 2}$ has more hydration energy