Lewis Diagrams

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

O = C = O : : : : : : : :

The geometry and polarity of CO₂ are

  • A

    Tetrahedral, nonpolar

  • B

    Bent, polar

  • C

    Linear, nonpolar

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  • D

    Linear, polar

Explanation

Two double bonds 180° apart cancel dipoles → linear, nonpolar.

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