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H2O is dipolar, whereas BeF2 is not. It ...

`H_2O` is dipolar, whereas `BeF_2` is not. It is because

A

`H_2O` involves hydrogen bonding whereas `BeF_2` is a discrete molecule

B

`H_2O` is linear and `BeF_2` is angular

C

`H_2O` is angular and `BeF_2` is linear

D

The electronegativity of F is greater than that of O

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