Which of the following statements concerning the BeCl2 molecule is INCORRECT? A) The central atom in this molecule has two sp hybrid orbitals. B) The central atom in this molecule does not obey the octet rule. C) The molecule is linear with a bond angle of 180°. D) This molecule is polar. E) The Be-Cl bonds are polar.

Which of the following statements concerning the BeCl2 molecule is INCORRECT? A) The central atom in this molecule has two sp hybrid orbitals. B) The central atom in this molecule does not obey the octet rule. C) The molecule is linear with a bond angle of 180°. D) This molecule is polar. E) The Be-Cl bonds are polar.

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Chapter10: Molecular Structure And Bonding Theories

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