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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

Examples include Ethyne (C2H2) and __________ Chloride (BeCl2).
Options
A Boron
B Beryllium
Correct Answer
C Magnesium
D Calcium
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Beryllium chloride (BeCl2) in the gas phase is linear with SP hybridization on beryllium.

Hint

The element with symbol Be.

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