$C O_{2}$ is not iso-structural with $S O_{2} .$ Explain

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$C O_{2}$ and $S O_{2}$ are not isostructural.
$C O_{2}$ molecule is linear with bond angle 180°
C atoms is in sp hybridized state.
$O = C = O$
$S O_{2}$ molecule is bend with bond angle 180°
S atom is in $s p^{2}$ hybridisation
So they are not isostructural.

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