Draw the structure of

Question:

Draw the structure of 

(i) BeCl2 (vapour)

(ii) BeCl2 (solid).

Solution:

(a) Structure of BeCl2 (solid)

BeCl2 exists as a polymer in condensed (solid) phase.

In the vapour state, BeCl2 exists as a monomer with a linear structure.

 

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