Which of the following molecule is linear?

S O_{2}

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{N O}_{2}^{+}

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{N O}_{2}^{-}

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S C l_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B ${N O}_{2}^{+}$
$N O_{2}^{+}$ has $s p$ hybridization because of $2$ bond pairs and zero lone pairs and hence, the molecule will be linear.

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