Is BeCl2 polar or nonpolar?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether the bonds in beryllium chloride (BeCl2) are polar or nonpolar, which involves understanding the electronegativity differences between the atoms and the molecular geometry.

Answer

BeCl2 is nonpolar

The final answer is BeCl2 is nonpolar

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is BeCl2 is nonpolar

More Information

BeCl2 is nonpolar due to its linear geometry, which causes the dipole moments from each Be-Cl bond to cancel out.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume BeCl2 is polar due to the significant electronegativity difference between Be and Cl, but the molecular geometry must be considered.

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