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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