According to the VSEPR theory, which one of the following species is linear A) H₂S B) HCN C) BF₃ D) H₂CO E) SO₂

Name: According to the VSEPR theory, which one of the following species is linear A) H 2 S B) HCN C) BF 3 D) H 2 CO E) SO 2
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HCN contains two electron domains (one from H and one from C) and no lone pairs of electrons, leading to a linear molecular shape. A is trigonal bipyramidal, C is trigonal planar, D is linear bent, and E is bent.

According to the VSEPR Theory, Which One of the Following