NEETChemistrys Block Elements
When beryllium (Be) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl), what is the product formed?
Options
- ABeCl
- BBeCl 2
- CBeHCl
- DBe2Cl
Correct answer
B. BeCl 2
Step-by-step solution
Beryllium (Be) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form beryllium chloride (BeCl 2 ) and hydrogen gas (H 2 ).