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(Beryllium chloride)

ClClBe
VSEPR Notation
AX_2
Molecular Shape
Linear
Ideal Bond Angle
Lone Pairs
0

VSEPR Theory Explanation

Two bonding pairs repel each other to opposite sides.

  • 1.Count the number of electron pairs around the central atom.
  • 2.Arrange them to minimize repulsion (VSEPR).
  • 3.Lone pair-lone pair > lone pair-bond pair > bond pair-bond pair repulsion.