GK Question

science medium mcq

Which molecule has a linear geometry?

  1. H₂O
  2. NH₃
  3. CO₂
  4. CH₄

Answer: CO₂

CO₂ has sp hybridization with two double bonds, resulting in linear shape (180° bond angle). H₂O (bent), NH₃ (pyramidal), CH₄ (tetrahedral). VSEPR theory application. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 11]]

Topic Chemistry - Chemical Bonding
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, Railway JE, UPSC NDA