(A) The reactivity and the strength as a reducing agent decrease as we move down the group. Since $Be$ is less reactive than $Mg$,it cannot displace $

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(A) The reactivity and the strength as a reducing agent decrease as we move down the group. Since $Be$ is less reactive than $Mg$,it cannot displace $Mg$ from its salt solution. Therefore,$Be$ cannot reduce $Mg^{2+}$ to $Mg$ metal. Thus,no reaction occurs.

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Beryllium is placed above magnesium in Group $2$. What happens when beryllium powder is added to a solution of $MgCl_2$?

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No reaction occurs.
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$Mg$ metal will be precipitated.
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$MgO$ will be precipitated.
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Beryllium metal will dissolve.

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