. explain why the HOH molecule is bent , whereas the HBeH molecule is linear.
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First, we need to determine the central atom for each molecule. In HOH (water), the central atom is oxygen (O), and in HBeH (beryllium hydride), the central atom is beryllium (Be). Show more…
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