Q30 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

The linear molecule among the following is

  • A
    SnCl2
  • B
    PbCl2
  • C
    SO2
  • Correct answer
    D
    XeF2

Solution

Gaseous SnCl2 is sp2 hybridised and has one lone pair of electrons. Thus, it has angular shape. PbCl2 has also angular shape like SnCl2. SO2 is sp2 hybridized with a bent shape due to the presence of lone pair. In XeF2, xenon undergoes sp3d hybridisation and it has three lone pairs, hence the shape is linear.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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