Chemical Bonding - Result Question 68

43. Among the following, the linear molecule is

$(1982,1 M)$

(a) $CO _2$

(b) $NO _2$

(c) $SO _2$

(d) $ClO _2$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 43. (a)

Solution:

  1. $CO _2$ is a linear molecule because of $sp$ -hybridisation around carbon atom.