Why does CO2 have a linear shape with no dipole movment .

1.	Why does CO2 have a linear shape with no dipole movment .
Answer» Thnx sir In CO2\xa0molecule carbon atom undergoes sp hybridization. Two sp hybridized orbital of carbon atom overlap with two p-orbital’s of oxygen atoms to make two sigma bonds while other two electrons of carbon atom are involved in pπ – pπ bonding with oxygen atom. This results in its linear shape [with both c-o bond of equal length (115 pm)] with no dipole moment.

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