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H(2)O is depolar, wheras BeF(2) is not. ...

`H_(2)O` is depolar, wheras `BeF_(2)` is not. it because

A

The electronegativity of F is greater than that of O.

B

`H_(2)O` involves hydrogen bonding whereas `BeF_(2)` is discrete molecule.

C

`H_(2)O` is linear and `BeF_(2)` is angular

D

`H_(2)O` is angular and `BeF_(2)` is linear

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D
`H_(2)O` is angular and `BeF_(2)` is linear.
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