Which of the following molecules is not linear in shape?

B e C l_{2}

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H g_{2} C l_{2}

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C O_{2}

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S n C l_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D $S n C l_{2}$
$S n C l_{2}$ has lone pair of electrons and the repulsion between bond pairs and lone pairs distorts the shape of the molecule.

Hence, the shape of $S n C l_{2}$ is bent.

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