Question
Question: Identify the non-linear molecule-pair from the above mentioned molecules. XeF2, NO2, HCN, ClO2, CO2...
Identify the non-linear molecule-pair from the above mentioned molecules.
XeF2, NO2, HCN, ClO2, CO2.
A
XeF2, ClO2
B
CO2, NO2
C
HCN, NO2
D
ClO2, NO2
Answer
ClO2, NO2
Explanation
Solution
XeF₂, HCN, and CO₂ have a linear geometry.
NO₂ and ClO₂ have bent (non-linear) geometries due to the presence of lone pairs and odd number of electrons.
Thus, the non-linear molecule pair is NO₂ and ClO₂.