Q. The number of molecules/ions that show linear geometry among the following is ________ SO₂, BeCl₂, CO₂, N₃⁻, NO₂, F₂O, XeF₂, NO₂⁺, I₃⁻, O₃
Numerical Question
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Explanation
[Solution by Dr. Abubacker] Linear: BeCl₂, CO₂, N₃⁻, XeF₂, NO₂⁺ and I₃⁻. Bent: SO₂, NO₂, F₂O and O₃. The count is 6. Answer: 6.
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