Chapter 8, Problem 8D.7E

(a)

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Interpretation:

The Lewis structure of ${\text{BeCl}}_{\text{2}}$ has to be drawn.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The bond angle in $\text{Cl-Be-Cl}$ has to be predicted.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The hybrid orbitals that are used in ${\text{BeCl}}_{\text{2}}$ have to be given.

(d)

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Interpretation:

The reason why magnesium chloride does not have similar structure has to be given.