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Reaction of BeCl2 with LiAlH4 gives : (A) AlCl3 (B) BeH2 (C) LiH (D) LiCl (E) BeAlH4 Choose the correct answer from options given below : (1) (A), (D) and (E) (2) (A), (B) and (D) (3) (D) and (E) (4) (B), (C) and (D)

1. (1) (A), (D) and (E)
2. (2) (A), (B) and (D)
3. (3) (D) and (E)
4. (4) (B), (C) and (D)

Correct answer: (3) (D) and (E)

Solution

The reaction of BeCl2 with LiAlH4 primarily produces BeAlH4 and LiCl. BeAlH4 is a complex formed from beryllium and aluminum hydrides, while LiCl is a byproduct from the lithium salt.

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