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  2. When heated in air, the alkali metals form various oxides. Mention the...

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  14. Draw the structure of (i) BeCl(2) (vapour) (ii) BeCl(2) (solid)

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  16. An aqueous solution of Na2CO3 is alkaline ? Explain.

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