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Which structure is linear ?

A

`SO_2`

B

`CO_2`

C

`CO_3^(2-)`

D

`SO_4^(2-)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Out of `SO_2, CO_3^(2-), SO_4^(2-) and CO_2 , CO_2` have sp hybridisation , thus have linear geometry.
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