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H2O is polar, whereas BeF2 is not because

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H2O is polar, whereas BeF2 is not because 

(a) electronegativity of F is greater than that of O 

(b) H2O involves H-bonding, whereas BeF2 is a discrete molecule 

(c) H2O is angular and BeF2 is linear 

(d) H2O is linear and BeF2 is angular.

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Correct option  (c) H2O is angular and BeF2 is linear 

Explanation:

Because of linear shape, dipole moments cancel each other in BeF2 and thus, it is non-polar, whereas H2O is V-shaped and hence, it is polar

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