Which of the following species is linear?

X e F_{4}

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I_{3}^{-}

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H_{2} O

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C l O_{2}^{-}

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Solution

The correct option is B $I_{3}^{-}$
A) $X e F_{4}$ , there are 6 pairs of electron around $X e$ and thus its geometry is octahedral.

B) $I_{3}^{-}$ , the ions are linear and symmetrical because there is 2 bonding pair and 3 lone pairs.

C) $H_{2} O$ is bent or V - shape

D) $C l O_{2}^{-}$ , tetrahedral in geometry.

The correct is option is B.

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