(a) Suggest a likely structure for the dimer of BeCl 2 , present in the vapour phase...

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(a) Suggest a likely structure for the dimer of BeCl2, present in the vapour phase below 1020 K. What hybridization scheme is appropriate for the Be centres? 

(b) BeCl2 dissolves in diethyl ether to form monomeric BeCl2 · 2Et2O; suggest a structure for this compound and give a description of the bonding.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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