In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

23 2016 Phase II The s-Block ElementsAnomalous properties of beryllium Easy
In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect?
A Its salts rarely hydrolyze.
B Its hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric.
C It is rendered passive by nitric acid.
D It forms $Be_2C$.

Explanation

Covalent Be salts hydrolyse readily.

Detailed Solution

Be salts are covalent in nature, so they are easily hydrolysed; the statement that they rarely hydrolyse is incorrect.

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