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Which of the following species has a linear shape?

A

NO2\text{NO}_2^-

B

SO2\text{SO}_2

C

NO2+\text{NO}_2^+

D

O3\text{O}_3

Step-by-Step Solution

The shape of a molecule or ion can be determined using VSEPR theory and hybridization:

  1. NO2\text{NO}_2^-: The central nitrogen atom is sp2sp^2 hybridized and possesses one lone pair of electrons, resulting in a bent or V-shape.
  2. SO2\text{SO}_2: The central sulphur atom is sp2sp^2 hybridized and has one lone pair of electrons, giving it a bent shape.
  3. NO2+\text{NO}_2^+: The central nitrogen atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms via double bonds and has zero lone pairs. It undergoes spsp hybridization, resulting in a perfectly linear shape with a bond angle of 180180^\circ.
  4. O3\text{O}_3: The central oxygen atom in ozone is sp2sp^2 hybridized and contains one lone pair, which also leads to a bent shape.
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