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Which of the following molecules is not linear?

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In molecules with lone pairs on the central atom, the geometry can be non-linear due to repulsion between the lone pair and bonding pairs.
Updated On: May 9, 2025
  • \( \text{BeCl}_2 \)
  • \( \text{HgCl}_2 \)
  • \( \text{SnCl}_2 \)
  • \( \text{CO}_2 \)
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The Correct Option is C

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\( \text{BeCl}_2 \), \( \text{HgCl}_2 \), and \( \text{CO}_2 \) all have linear structures due to their respective electron configurations. However, \( \text{SnCl}_2 \) has a bent structure due to the lone pair on the central atom, making it the exception.
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