Given below are two statements.
Statement I: The chlorides of Be and Al have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble in organic solvents and act as Lewis bases.
Statement II: Hydroxides of Be and Al dissolve in excess alkali to give beryllate and aluminate ions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer form the options given below.
Given below are two statements.
Statement I: The chlorides of Be and Al have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble in organic solvents and act as Lewis bases.
Statement II: Hydroxides of Be and Al dissolve in excess alkali to give beryllate and aluminate ions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer form the options given below.
Option 1 -
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Option 2 -
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Option 3 -
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Option 4 -
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
-
1 Answer
-
Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Be2Cl4 is Lewis acid and Al2Cl6 has complete octet. Be and Al are amphoteric metal therefore dissolve in acid as well as alkaline solution and form beryllate and aluminate ions in excess alkali.
Similar Questions for you
From BF3 to BI3 Lewis acidic strength increases
F2 is the strongest oxidising agent
HClO4 is the most acidic compound.
Proteins on hydrolysis gives α-amino acid because α-amino acids are building block of proteins. It is also fact that amino acids contain both –NH2 and –COOH group.
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 65k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 688k Reviews
- 1800k Answers