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Amongst the following, the linear species is :

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\(\mathrm{N_3^-}\) is isoelectronic with \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) (sp central atom); the others are bent.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{O_3}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Cl_2O}\)
  • \(\mathrm{N_3^-}\)
  • \(\mathrm{NO_2}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

\(\mathrm{O_3}\): central O has 2 bond pairs + 1 lone pair, sp2, bent.
\(\mathrm{Cl_2O}\): central O has 2 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs, sp3, bent (about 111°).
\(\mathrm{N_3^-}\): central N has 2 sigma bonds and no lone pair, sp hybridised, \(\mathrm{N=N=N}\), linear (isoelectronic with \(\mathrm{CO_2}\), 16 valence electrons).
\(\mathrm{NO_2}\): central N has 2 bond pairs + 1 lone electron, sp2, bent (about 134°).
Answer: (3) \(\mathrm{N_3^-}\)
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