NEET2021Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
Among the following alkaline earth metal halides, one which is covalent and soluble in organic solvents is.
Options
- ACalcium chloride
- BStrontium chloride
- CMagnesium chloride
- DBeryllium chloride
Correct answer
D. Beryllium chloride
Step-by-step solution
Due to the high polarising power of Be 2 + ion, its compounds are covalent. BeCl 2 is readily soluble in organic solvents.