All the following molecules are linear except:

S O_{2}

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C O_{2}

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H C N

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N O

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Solution

The correct option is B $S O_{2}$
${S O}_{2}$ has $2$ bond pairs and $1$ lone pair making it a bent structure rather than linear. This happens due to the VSEPR theory as the lone pair repels the bond pair.

Hence, option $A$ is correct.

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