The shape of CO2 molecule is similar to:

Correct answer: D. BeF2

  • A. H2S
  • B. SO2
  • C. SnCl2
  • D. BeF2

Explanation

CO2 has a linear structure with a bond angle of 180 degrees with the central atom (C) having no lone pairs and being sp hybrid. Beryllium in BeF2 has the same configuration. Other options are wrong because: H2S= sp3 SO2=sp2 SnCl2=sp2

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