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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following have linear strcuture?
I. 
II. 
III. 
IV. 
V. 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
(II) Be has two valence electrons which are bonded with 
-atoms, thus has no lone pair of electrons.
(IV) Nitrogen in 
has four electrons in its outermost shell, which are involved in formation of
(V) 
(Linear)
Carbon has four valence electrons which forms two sigma bonds and two pi bonds to complete, its octate. Thus it has linear structure.
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