Q. $CO_{2}$ is isostructural with
A) $C_{2}H_{2}$
B) $SnCI_{2}$
C) $NO_{2}$
D) $MgCI_{2}$
Explanation
(a)
Structure of $C_{2}H_{2}$ is linear.
$H - C\ \equiv C - \ H$
Structure of $CO_{2}$ is also linear
$O = C = O$
So, both are isostructural species.
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