Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 7 - Molecular Structures - Questions for Review and Thought - Applying Concepts - Page 325f: 91a

Answer

Be

Work Step by Step

We know that the central atom has a total of 2 valence electrons, for there are no lone pairs and two single bonded atoms on the central atom. Thus, a group 2 metal such as Be will work.
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