What is the shape of carbon dioxide?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Linear
- Step 1: The two double bonds repel to opposite sides, giving a bond angle of 180°. Answer: Linear. Why not the others: Bent, Trigonal planar and Tetrahedral don't fit.
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