Question

The linear shape of $C{O}_2$ is :

• A. $s{p}^3$ hybridisation of carbon
• B. $sp$ hybridisation of carbon
• C. $p\pi -p\pi$ bonding between carbon and oxygen
• D. $s{p}^2$ hybridisation of carbon

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B $sp$ hybridisation of carbon
C $p\pi -p\pi$ bonding between carbon and oxygen

The geometry of $C{O}_2$ is linear. As there are no non-bonding pairs, the shape is not even distorted or bent and remain a perfect $120°$ line. The s and p orbitals of both atoms overlap to form $sp$ hybrid.
$p\pi -p\pi$ bonding between carbon and oxygen.