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H2O molecule is dipolar, whereas BeF2 is...

`H_2O` molecule is dipolar, whereas `BeF_2` is non polar. It is because

A

the electronegativity of F is greater than that of O

B

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

C

`H_2O` is linear and `BeF_2` is angular

D

`H_2O` is angular and `BeF_2` is linear

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D
`H_2O` is angular and `BeF_2` is linear
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