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Explain why `BeH_2` molecule has zero diple moment even though the `Be-H` bond are polar.

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Be is sp hybridised in `BeH_2` and the molecule is linear. Hence the two `Be-H` bond moments cancal out resulting in zero net dipole moment.
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