Question

Which of the following compounds would have a linear molecular geometry? 1. N2 2. H2S 3. CO2 a. 1 and 3 only b.1 and 2 only c.2 and 3 only d.1,2 and 3 neither 1, 2,or 3

Answer 1

Answer: 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

The structures of N2 and CO2 show both to be linear compounds from the images attached. In molecular nitrogen, the two nitrogen atoms are sp hybridized just as the two carbon atoms in CO2 are sp hybridized. sp hybridization is associated with linear shape because it leads to a bond angle of 180°. Hence the answer.