Which of the following is not linear?

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${CO}_{2}$

${ClO}_{2}$

$I_{3}^{-}$

${NO}_{2}^{+}$

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

${ClO}_{2}$ is not linear. Its structure can be given as,

The molecular geometry of a molecule is said to be V-shaped or bent if its core atom is connected by two linked atoms and has two lone pairs, according to the VSEPR hypothesis. As a result, ${ClO}_{2}$ has a bent molecular structure or geometry.

Hence, option B is correct.

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