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H(2)O is dipolar whereas BeF(2) is not. ...

`H_(2)O` is dipolar whereas `BeF_(2)` is not. It is because

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

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

C

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

D

the electronegativity of F is greater than that of O.

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