Multiple choice

Which of the following molecules/ions have linear geometry?

  1. I3-
  2. XeF2
  3. HgCl2
  4. SO2

  1. Only 1 and 2.

  2. Only 2 and 3.

  3. Only 3 and 4.

  4. Only 1, 2, 3.

  5. Only 2, 3, 4.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

I3- and XeF2 both have three lone pair of electrons with linear geometry. HgCl2 has zero lone pair of electrons with linear geometry. SO2 has one lone pair of electron with bent shape.  Hence, 1, 2, 3 all molecules have linear geometry.

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