A metal M readily forms its sulphate $MSO_4$ which is water-soluble. It forms its oxide MO which bec

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A metal M readily forms its sulphate $MSO_4$ which is water-soluble. It forms its oxide MO which becomes inert on heating. It forms an insoluble hydroxide $M(OH)_2$ which is soluble in NaOH solution. Then M is

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The solubility of the hydroxide in NaOH indicates amphoteric nature, which is characteristic of Beryllium among alkaline earth metals.