NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Which alkaline earth metal carbonate is unstable and can only be kept in the atmosphere of CO 2 ?
Options
- AMagnesium carbonate (MgCO 3 )
- BCalcium carbonate (CaCO 3 )
- CStrontium carbonate (SrCO 3 )
- DBeryllium carbonate (BeCO 3 )
Correct answer
D. Beryllium carbonate (BeCO 3 )
Step-by-step solution
Beryllium carbonate (BeCO 3 ) is unstable and can only be kept in the atmosphere of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) because it readily decomposes in air.