Question

Which of the following explains the VSEPR geometry of BeCl2?It is linear because there are two bonds and no unbonded pairs of electrons.It is tetrahedral because there are four bonds and no unbonded pairs of electrons.It is trigonal planar because there are three bonds and no unbonded pairs of electrons.It is bent because there are two bonds and two unbonded pairs of electrons. What is the molecular geometry of CO2?LinearBentTrigonal planarTetrahedral Which of the following are electrostatic interactions of permanent dipoles in polar molecules?London dispersion forcesIon-dipole forcesDipole-dipole forcesHydrogen bonding Which molecule would have the strongest tendency to form hydrogen bonds with other identical molecules?HClH2HFCH4Which of the following substances would experience the largest dispersion forces between its molecules?Carbon tetrahydride (methane), CH4Carbon tetrabromide, CBr4Carbon tetrachloride, CCl4Carbon tetraiodide, CI4

Answer 1

Which of the following explains the VSEPR geometry of BeCl2?

The answer will be "It is linear because there are two bonds and no unbonded pairs of electrons"

Step-by-step explanation:

The VSEPR theory determines the molecular shape of the molecule on the basis of Bond pair – Bond pair, Bond pair – Lone pair, and Lone pair- Lone pair repulsions. It also includes only valence shell electrons, which may be bonded or non-bonded.

According to the lewis structure of Beryllium chloride, Beryllium is a central atom and it has only two bond pairs.

Beryllium atom forms two bond pairs with two chlorine atoms, its general formula will be Linear.