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Fused BeF(2) is...

Fused `BeF_(2)` is

A

ionic

B

covalent

C

both ionic and covalent

D

a polymeric compound

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B
All the halides of bryllium are covalent in nature due to the high polarizing power of `Be^(2+)` ion on account of high charge density.
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