The linear shape of CO_2 is due to ……

1.	The linear shape of CO_2 is due to ……
Answer» `sp^3` hybridization of carbon. sp hybridization of carbon. `ppi-ppi` bonding between carbon and oxygen. `sp^3` hybridization of carbon. Solution :Hybridization of C in `CO_2` is sp and the STRUCTURE is linear. Carbon is linked to two oxygen atoms through DOUBLE bonds, one is sigma and other one is `ppi`-bond (p-p bonding). Structure of `CO_2` is of following TYPE: `O{:(ul(p-p(pi))),(bar(sp-p(6))):}C{:(ul(p-p(pi))),(bar(sp-p(6))):}O` Here , `2 sigma`-bonds and `2 pi` - bonds HYBRIDISATION of `CO_2` is sp so its shape is linear.

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