Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 128
Question: Beryllium is placed above magnesium in the second group. Beryllium dust, therefore when added to $ MgCl_2 $ solution will [CPMT 1977]
Options:
A) Have no effect
B) Precipitate $ Mg $ metal
C) Precipitate $ MgO $
D) Lead to dissolution of $ Be $ metal
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
No doubt $ Be $ is placed above $ Mg $ in the second group of periodic table but it is below $ Mg $ in electrochemical series.