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Which of the following molecules has the same molecular shape as CO2?

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Correct Answer: B. XeF2
Start by drawing the Lewis structure of CO2. We find that the molecular shape is linear. Here is a video to help visualize this process: CO2 Structure
Next, find which of the answer choices is also linear by drawing all of the remaining structures. We find that only XeF2 has the same linear molecular shape, even though it has a different hybridization!
Structure of H2O
Structure of XeF2
Structure of SO2
Structure of SCl2
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