(A) Reducing character of alkaline earth metals increases from Be to Ba
(B) Be(OH)2 is amphotoric in nature
(C) The solubilities of sulphates and carbonates decrease with increase in atomic number of alkaline earth metals
(D) BeCl2 has much higher mp and insoluble in organic solvents
Ans. D
Sol. BeCl2 has significant covalent character due to high polorisation power of Be2+.