What type of hybridization is observed in a molecule with a linear geometry and two bonding pairs?
In BeCl₂ , beryllium uses one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals, resulting in a linear geometry.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: Ionic Bonding - Lattice Enthalpy and Properties of Ionic Compounds