JEE Main 2023Chemistrys Block ElementsHardMCQ

JEE Main 2023s Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 1)

Question

Reaction of BeO with ammonia and hydrogen fluoride gives 'A' which on thermal decomposition gives BeF2 and NH4F. What is 'A' ?

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Correct answer
B

NH42BeF4

Step-by-step explanation

Beryllium ion forms tetra coordinated complexes readily due to the presence of 2s and 2p empty subshells as shown below.

 

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