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JEE Main 2022S Block Elements Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift

Question

BeCl2 reacts with LiAlH4 to give :

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Correct answer
CBeH2 + LiCl + AlCl3

Step-by-step explanation

2BeCl2 + LiAlH4 2 BeH2 + LiCl + AlCl3

The above reaction using LiAlH4 is an important preparation method for production of hydrides.

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