Q17 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 1) · Chemistry

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

  • A
    H3NBeF3
  • Correct answer
    B

    NH42BeF4

  • C

    NH4BeF3

  • D

    NH42Be2F6

Solution

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

Figure

 

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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