NEET2021Chemistry-Molecular Structure

NEET 2021 Chemistry Beryllium Chloride Phases MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The structures of beryllium chloride in solid state and vapour phase, are :

A

Chain and dimer, respectively

B

Linear in both

C

Dimer and Linear, respectively

D

Chain in both

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the solid state, beryllium chloride forms a polymeric chain structure, while in the vapour phase, it exists as a dimer.

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