Find out the total number of all 2C−2e− and 3C−4e− bonds in BeCl2.
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Solution
The total number of all 2C−2e− and 3C−4e− bonds in BeCl2 is 2. In the vapor state, BeCl2 exists as linear molecule forming two covalent bonds through sp hybridization. Thus, there are 22C−2e− bonds and zero 3C−4e− bonds