Question

Beryllium forms beryllium carbide on heating.

(a) true

(b) false

I have been asked this question in an interview.

My doubt stems from s-Block Elements topic in chapter s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) true

To elaborate: Beryllium when heated with carbon forms beryllium carbide which on reaction with water gives methane, while the other members of the group form ionic carbide which is acetylide which on reaction with water evolves acetylene.