Why Don't We Draw Double Bonds Between the Be Atom

question 92

Multiple Choice

Why don't we draw double bonds between the Be atom and the Cl atoms in BeCl₂?

• A) That would give positive formal charges to the chlorine atoms and a negative formal charge to the beryllium atom.
• B) That would result in more than eight electrons around each chlorine atom.
• C) That would result in the formal charges not adding up to zero.
• D) There aren't enough electrons.
• E) That would result in more than eight electrons around beryllium.

---

Definitions:

Fed

Refers to the Federal Reserve, the central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy.

Monetary Policy

Actions by a central bank to influence the economy by adjusting interest rates and the amount of money in circulation.

Time Inconsistency Problem

A situation where a decision-maker's preferences change over time, leading to a conflict between past and present desires.

Saving Rate

The portion of disposable income that is not spent on consumption but saved or invested.