NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Among the alkaline earth metal halides, which ones are soluble in organic solvents?
Options
- AAll of them
- BOnly beryllium halides
- COnly magnesium halides
- DOnly calcium halides
Correct answer
B. Only beryllium halides
Step-by-step solution
All alkaline earth metal halides are ionic in nature except for beryllium halides, which are covalent and soluble in organic solvents.