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Which among the given molecules has a linear structure?

A

`NO_2^(+)`

B

`SnCl_2`

C

`SCl_2`

D

HOCl

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The correct Answer is:
A
For B,C and D the central atom has both bond pairs as well as lone pairs and hence cannot have a linear structure.This can also be confirmed by calculation of value of H (or hybridisation).
For `NO_2^+`,H=`1/2`=[5+0-1]=2 i.e., sp hybridised.
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