Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Ques 87

87. Which of the following species has a linear shape ?

[2006]

(a) $SO_2$

(c) $O_3$

(b) $NO_2^{+}$

(d) $NO_2^{-}$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 87.(b)

Solution:

(b) $NO_2{ }^{+}$will have linear shape as it will have $s p$ hybridisation.