(A): BeF2 is predominently a covalent co...

(A): `BeF_2` is predominently a covalent compound. (R) : Electronegativity difference between Be and F is too small

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R) is false

D

(A) is false but (R) is true

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The correct Answer is:

C

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