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Which of the following species has a linear shape?

(a) O3 

(b) NO2-

(c) SO2

(d) NO2+

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The correct option is : (d) NO2+

Explanation:

NO2- : Due to sp2 hybridisation of N-atom and the presence of one lone pair or it, NO2- has angular shape.

SO2 : Due to the presence- of one lone pair of electros in one of the three sp2-hybrid orbitals and, sp2 hybridisation of S or S+ atom, SO2 molecule has angular (V-shaped) structure.

NO2+ : Due to sp hybridisation of N+, NO2+ ion has linear shape.

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