CO_(2) is linear whereas SO_(2) is bend-shaped. Give reason? Why does H_(2)O have bent structure?

CO_(2) is linear whereas SO_(2) is bend-shaped. Give reason? Why does

1.	CO_(2) is linear whereas SO_(2) is bend-shaped. Give reason? Why does H_(2)O have bent structure?
Answer» Solution :`CO_(2)` does not have LONE PAIRS. `SO_(2)` has two lone pairs