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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 4 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

A molecule with the formula BeH2 has a shape.

Answer
A
linear
B
tetrahedral
C
trigonal-planar

Explanation

In BeH2, the central beryllium atom forms two bonds to hydrogen and has no lone pairs. The two electron groups arrange themselves as far apart as possible, giving a 180° bond angle and a linear shape. Therefore, the correct choice is linear.

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