Question

Among the following, the molecule that is bent/V-shape is/are:

• A. $C{O}_2$
• B. $N{O}_2$
• C. $Cl{O}_2$
• D. (b) and (c) above

Answer 1

The correct option is D (b) and (c) above

Hybridisation $=\frac{1}{2}(V+M-C+A)$
where, $V=$ no of electron in valence shell of central atom
$M=$ no of monovalent atoms
$C=$ charge on cation,
$A=$ charge on anion
(i) $C{O}_2,H=\frac{1}{2}(4+0-0+0)=2$
$\therefore \text{sp hybridisation}$


(ii) $N{O}_2$ has V-shaped structure.

(iii) $Cl{O}_2$ has V-shaped structure.


$\therefore$ option 'd' is correct