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The structure of [BeF4]2- is
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Options:
  • A tetrahedral
  • B octahedral
  • C square planar
  • D linear
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The correct answer is: tetrahedral
The structure of [BeF4]2- is tetrahedral
The Be atom is sp3 -hybridized.
Electronic structure of beryllium in [BeF2]

[Two unpaired electrons form covalent bonds ( σ -bonds) with two F atoms]
Electronic structure of beryllium in [BeF4]2-

[Two F- ions, each donate an electron pair into empty sp3 -hybrid orbital forming a coordinate bond].

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