Which molecule is linear | CHEMISTRY - THE VALENCE SHELL ELECTRON PAIR REPULSION (VSEPR) THEORY | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which molecule is linear

A

$NO_{2}$

B

$ClO_{2}$

C

$CO_{2}$

D

$H_{2}S$

Answer

$CO_{2}$

Explanation

Solution

$CO_{2}$ has sp – hybridization and is linear.