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Which of the following is a non-linear molecule ?

A

`CO_(2)`

B

`C_(2)H_(2)`

C

HCN

D

`H_(2)O.`

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To determine which of the given molecules is a non-linear molecule, we will analyze the molecular geometry of each option provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Molecules**: The molecules we need to analyze are CO2, C2H4, HCN, and H2. 2. **Analyze CO2**: - CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) has a linear structure. - It consists of a carbon atom double bonded to two oxygen atoms (O=C=O). - The bond angle is 180°, confirming its linearity. 3. **Analyze C2H4**: - C2H4 (Ethylene) also has a linear structure. - It consists of two carbon atoms connected by a double bond, with each carbon atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms (H2C=CH2). - The geometry around each carbon atom is planar, and the bond angles are 120°, but overall the molecule is considered linear due to its arrangement. 4. **Analyze HCN**: - HCN (Hydrogen Cyanide) has a linear structure. - It consists of a hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom, which is triple bonded to a nitrogen atom (H-C≡N). - The bond angle is also 180°, confirming its linearity. 5. **Analyze H2**: - H2 (Hydrogen) is a diatomic molecule consisting of two hydrogen atoms bonded together (H-H). - This molecule has no angles to consider, but it can be described as linear. 6. **Conclusion**: - All the molecules CO2, C2H4, HCN, and H2 are linear. However, if we consider H2O (not mentioned in the options but often confused), it would be a non-linear molecule due to its bent shape. - Based on the provided options, none of the listed molecules are non-linear. ### Final Answer: - None of the given molecules (CO2, C2H4, HCN, H2) is a non-linear molecule.
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