Q. Which of the following species in non-linear?
A) ${ICl}_{2}^{-}$
B) $I_{3}^{-}$
C) $N_{3}^{-}$
D) ${ClO}_{2}^{-}$
Explanation
(d)
${ICl}_{2}^{-},\ I_{3}^{-},\ N_{3}^{-}\$are linear but$\ {ClO}_{2}^{-}\ is\ angular\ due\ to\ {sp}^{3}\ hybridisation\ of\ Cl\ atom.$
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So, ${ClO}_{2}^{-}$ is non-linear.
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