Point out the incorrect statement regarding $Be$ (Group-$IIA$):

  • A
    It forms an ionic carbide
  • B
    Its carbonate decomposes on heating
  • C
    Its halides are covalent
  • D
    It is easily attacked by water

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$(I)$ In vapour phase $BeCl_2$ exists as a chlorobridged dimer.
$(II)$ $BeSO_4$ is readily soluble in water.
$(III)$ $BeO$ is completely basic in nature.
$(IV)$ $BeCO_3$ being unstable, is kept in an atmosphere of $CO_2$.
$(V)$ $BeCO_3$ is the least soluble among all the carbonates of group $2$ elements.

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