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Choose the correct statements from the following.

A

Beryllium exhibits coordination number more than four.

B

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

C

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

D

Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature

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The correct Answer is:
B, C
Due to the absence of d-orbitals, Be cannot extend its coordination number more than four. BeO is an amphoteric oxide.
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