Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical Reactions
H2O is dipolar, whereas BeF2 is not. It is because
A
H2O involves hydrogen bonding whereas BeF2 is a discrete molecule
B
H2O is linear and BeF2 is angular
C
H2O is angular and BeF2 is linear
D
The electronegativity of F is greater than that of O
Answer
H2O is angular and BeF2 is linear
Explanation
Solution
H2O is dipolar, whereas BeF2 is not. It is because: H2O has polar covalent bonds, while BeF2 has purely ionic bonds.