Question

Why Becl2 is linear whereas Cacl2 not

Answer 1

Please find the answer below:

(i) BeCl2: BeCl2 is linear because;

• It has no lone pairs on the beryllium.

• The electrons on the chlorides try to stay far apart from each other because their corresponding electrons repel each other.

(ii) CaCl2: CaCl2 is not linear because;

• It is an ionic compound.
• Only few particles are linear.

Answer 2

Explanation:

(i) BeCl2: BeCl2 is linear because; It has no lone pairs on the beryllium.