H 2 O is dipolar, whereas BeF 2 is not. It is because :
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H2O is dipolar, whereas BeF2 is not. It is because :
- the electronegativity of F is greater than that of O
- H2O involves hydrogen bonding whereas BeF2 is a discrete molecule
- H2O is linear and BeF2 is angular
- H2O is angular and BeF2 is linear
Answer
(D) H 2 O is angular and BeF 2 is linear
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