Some of the Group 2 metal halides are covalent and soluble in organic solvents. Among the following metal halides, the one which is soluble in ethanol is

Options

A. `BeCl_(2)`
B. `MgCl_(2)`
C. `CaCl_(2)`
D. `SrCl_(2)`

Answer

A

Explanation

Ethanol is an organic compound i.e., of covalent character ..Like dissolves like... To Beryllium halides have covalent character due to small size and high effective nuclear charge. Hence, `BeCl_(2)` is most covalent among all other chlorides.