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Why Beryllium compounds are extremely toxic?

Option: 1

Because of their covalent nature.


Option: 2

Because they are Lewis acidic.


Option: 3

Because they decompose inside the body easily.


Option: 4

Because of their small size.


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Beryllium ions have a comparable size with Mg cations and can replace them in enzymes. 

Hence option 4 is correct.

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