Question

$H_{2}O$ is polar but $Be{F}_2$ is not. The reason of this is

• A. $H_{2}O$ is linear, $Be{F}_2$ is angular
• B. $H_{2}O$ is angular, $Be{F}_2$ is linear
• C. $H_{2}O$ involves hydrogen bonding whereas, $Be{F}_2$ does not
• D. Electronegativitiy of $F$ is greater then that of $O$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $H_{2}O$ is angular, $Be{F}_2$ is linear

$H_{2}O$ is polar because it angular and net dipole moment is not equal to 0.

$Be{F}_2$ is not polar because it is linear and the net dipole moment is 0.