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Question

Beryllium is placed above magnesium in the group II. Beryllium dust, therefore, when added to MgCl₂ solution will

Options

A.have no effect

B.precipitate Mg metal

C.precipitate MgO

D.lead to dissolution of Be metal

Solution

Mg is better reducing agent.

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