S Block Elements Question 138

Question: Among the given statements, the incorrect one is

Options:

A) $ Be $ differs much from other alkali metals than $ Li $ does from other alkali metals.

B) $ Be $ generally forms covalent compounds

C) $ Be $ forms a very strong complex $ {{[Be{{(H_2O)}_4}]}^{2+}} $ .

D) $ Be $ usually has more than four water of crystallisation associated with it.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Hydrated $ B{{e}^{2+}} $ ion exists as $ {{[Be{{(H_2O)}_4}]}^{2+}} $