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H2O is polar but BeF2 is not. The reason of this is

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H2O is linear, BeF2 is angular
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H2O is angular, BeF2 is linear
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H2O involves hydrogen bonding whereas, BeF2 does not
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Electronegativitiy of F is greater then that of O
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Solution

The correct option is B H2O is angular, BeF2 is linear
H2O is polar because it angular and net dipole moment is not equal to 0.

BeF2 is not polar because it is linear and the net dipole moment is 0.

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