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What is the characteristic angle between atoms in a linear molecule, such as carbon dioxide?

A360 degrees
B180 degrees
C120 degrees
D90 degrees
E100 degrees

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the angle between atoms in a linear angle is B) 180 degrees

Answer: A) 180 degrees

Explanation: According to VSEPR theory,No of electron pairs=\(\frac{1}{2}\times [V+X-C+A]\)

V= no of valence electrons of central atom (carbon) = 4

X= no of monovalent atoms = 0

C= cationic charge = 0

A= anionic charge = 0

No of electron pairs=\(\frac{1}{2}\times [4+0-0+0=2]\)

Thus as the electron pairs surrounding carbon is 2, the hybridization is \(sp\). The shape of the molecule is linear and the bond angle is 180 degrees.


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