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Alkaline earth metals form halides of the type `MX_(2)` Which is false about them ?

A

They can be prepared by the direct reaction of metal and halogens

B

bertyllium halides are covalent while the halides of other elements are ionic

C

Beryllium halides are covalent from `BeX_(2)` to `BaX_(2)`

D

except `BeF_2` the solubility of other halides increases from ` BeX_2 "to" BaX_2`

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