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Q · Chemical Bonding Medium · 45s
Which compound has a linear molecular geometry?
TopicChemical Bonding
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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BeCl₂ is linear (sp hybridized, no lone pairs), while others are bent or tetrahedral.
Final Answer: Option A - BeCl₂