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What ion is formed when beryllium hydroxide dissolves in excess of...
What ion is formed when beryllium hydroxide dissolves in excess of alkali?
Options
- ABerylliumate ion, [Be(OH)4]2-
- BBeryllium oxide ion, [Be2O]2+
- CBeryllium hydroxylate ion, [Be(OH)2]2-
- DBeryllium peroxide ion, [Be2(O2)2]2-
Correct answer
A. Berylliumate ion, [Be(OH)4]2-
Step-by-step solution
Beryllium hydroxide dissolves in excess of alkali to give a beryllate ion, [Be(OH)4]2-.