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Total number of electron pairs present around the central atom in BeCl2 molecule is:
  1. 2

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The correct option is A 2
The central atom in BeCl2 molecule is Be. It has two electrons in the outermost shell. Since, it shares one electron each with two chlorine atoms to form BeCl2, it has two electron pairs.

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