Question

Total number of electron pairs present around the central atom in ${\text{BeCl}}_2$ molecule is:

• A. 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2
The central atom in ${\text{BeCl}}_2$ molecule is $\text{Be}$. It has two electrons in the outermost shell. Since, it shares one electron each with two chlorine atoms to form ${\text{BeCl}}_2$, it has two electron pairs.