Question

Shape of the molecule having sp hybridization is

• A. Linear
• B. Trigonal planar
• C. Square planar
• D. Tetrahedral

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Linear

We know that,

1s + 1p $\to$ $2sp$ hybrid orbitals

1s + 2p $\to$ ${3sp}^2$ hybrid orbitals

1s + 3p $\to$ ${4sp}^3$ hybrid orbitals

1s + 3p + 1d $\to$ $5{sp}^{3}d$ hybrid orbitals

Now, lets have a look at how many hybrid oribtals we have.

Two $sp$ hybrid orbitals

If we have to arrange 2 $sp$ hybrid orbitals around central atom, so that it will have least repulsion.

$\to$ both the orbital should be ${180}^{\circ }$ apart from each other for having least repulsion

So, it is linear structure