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Explain why `BeH_(2)` molecule has a zero dipole moment although the `Be-H` bonds are polar?

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`BeH_(2)` molecule is linear molecule, therefore, the resultant dipole moment of two `Be-H` bonds get cancelled giving zero dipole moment.
`Hoverset(larr)-Beoverset(rarr)-H" "mu=0`
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