Q. Which of the following is a linear molecule?
A) $BeCl_{2}$
B) $H_{2}O$
C) $SO_{2}$
D) ${CH}_{4}$
Explanation
(a)
$Cl - Be - Cl$
In $BeCI_{2},\$Be is $sp$-hybridised, hence it has linear structure.
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