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Which of the following statements is/are correct .

A

Beryllium is not readily attacked by acids because of the presence of an oxide film on the surface of the metal.

B

Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water as the greater hydration enthalpy of `Be^(2+)` overcomes the lattice enthalpy factor.

C

Beryllium exhibits coordination number more than four.

D

Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.

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To determine which statements regarding beryllium and its compounds are correct, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step 1: Analyze Statement A **Statement A:** "Beryllium is not readily attacked by acids because of the presence of an oxide film on the surface of the metal." **Analysis:** - Beryllium does indeed form a protective oxide layer (beryllium oxide, BeO) on its surface when exposed to air. - This oxide layer prevents further reaction with acids, making beryllium resistant to acid attack. - Therefore, this statement is **correct**. ### Step 2: Analyze Statement B **Statement B:** "Beryllium Sulfate is readily soluble in water as greater the Hydration Enthalpy of B²⁺ overcomes the Lattice Enthalpy Factor." **Analysis:** - Beryllium ions (Be²⁺) are small and have a high charge density, which results in a high hydration enthalpy. - The high hydration enthalpy can indeed overcome the lattice enthalpy of beryllium sulfate, making it soluble in water. - Thus, this statement is also **correct**. ### Step 3: Analyze Statement C **Statement C:** "Beryllium exhibits coordination number more than 4." **Analysis:** - Beryllium typically has a coordination number of 4 due to its electronic configuration and the absence of d-orbitals. - It cannot utilize d-orbitals for bonding, which limits its coordination number. - Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**. ### Step 4: Analyze Statement D **Statement D:** "Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature." **Analysis:** - Beryllium oxide (BeO) is amphoteric, meaning it can react with both acids and bases. - It does not exhibit purely acidic behavior; rather, it can neutralize both acids and bases. - Hence, this statement is also **incorrect**. ### Conclusion Based on the analyses: - **Correct Statements:** A and B - **Incorrect Statements:** C and D ### Final Answer The correct statements are A and B. ---
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