Which of the following is a linear molecule ?

N O_{2}

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S O_{2}

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C O_{2}

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H_{2} S O_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is C $C O_{2}$
$C O_{2}$ is linear since carbon is sp hybridized. The two oxygen atoms lie on same line of carbon.

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