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In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. A
    Its hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric.
  2. B
    It is rendered passive by nitric acid.
  3. C
    It forms .
  4. D
    Its salts rarely hydrolyze.

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1. is indeed electron-deficient and exists as a polymer with hydrogen bridges.2. Beryllium becomes passive in concentrated due to the formation of an oxide film.3. It reacts with carbon to form (methanide).4. Incorrect statement: Beryllium salts are highly covalent and have a high charge-to-radius ratio, causing them to readily hydrolyze in water.

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In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect?
A
Its hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric.
B
It is rendered passive by nitric acid.
C
It forms .
D
Its salts rarely hydrolyze.

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