the molecule of co2 is linear whereas that of sncl2 is angular why?
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I can say that the shape of some particular compounds and based on their lone pair of electrons and the e- that re used in bond formation
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CO2 is O=C=O so there are no lone pairs around the central atom. The C is sp hybridized and the molecule is linear. Also note that atoms cannot rotate around double bonds.
SnCl2 is Cl--Sn--Cl with ONE LONE PAIR on the Sn. The Sn is sp2 hybridized and the molecular geometry would be bent with bond angles of approx. 118º
SnCl2 is Cl--Sn--Cl with ONE LONE PAIR on the Sn. The Sn is sp2 hybridized and the molecular geometry would be bent with bond angles of approx. 118º
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