why becl2 fumes in air?
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BeCl2 reacts with moisture present in the atmosphere to give HCl gas.
BeCl2 +2H2O ----->Be(OH)2 +2HCl.
Thus BeCl2 is easily hydrolyzed by water to give fumes in air
BeCl2 +2H2O ----->Be(OH)2 +2HCl.
Thus BeCl2 is easily hydrolyzed by water to give fumes in air
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When BeCl2 react with water vapours present in the air, Hydrochloride gas is evolved. This evolution of Hydrochloride gas appears as fumes. Thus we can say BeCl2 fumes in air.
Chemically:
Chemically:
BeCl₂ + 2H₂O ----- Be(OH)₂ + 2HCl
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