Which of the following will be the shape of the molecule $A X_{2}$ , if there are two bond pair and zero lone pair at the central atom?

Linear

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Triagonal planar

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Pyramidal

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Tetrahedral

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Solution

The correct option is A Linear
The molecule $A X_{2}$ has two bond pairs and no lone pair. So, to minimise the repulsion between the two bond pairs the shape of the molecule will be linear.

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