The linear shape of \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) is due to

The linear shape of \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) is due to
  1. \(s p^3\)-hybridisation of carbon
  2. \(s p\)-hybridisation of carbon
  3. \(p \pi-d \pi\) bonding between carbon and oxygen
  4. \(s p^2\)-hybridisation of carbon

Solution

The geometry of \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) is linear. As there are no non-bonding pairs, the spape is not even distorted or bent and remain a perfect \(180^{\circ}\) line. This is due to the overlapping of \(s\) and \(p\). Orbitals of both atoms to form \(s p\) hybrid and \(p \pi-p \pi\) bonding between carbon and oxygen. Hence, option (b) is correct.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (21 Sep Shift 1)

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