According to VSEPR theory, which of the following triatomic ions should be linear: N₃^-, I₃^-, NO₂^-, ClO₂^-, SCN^- A) I₃^- and SCN^- are linear B) N₃^- and SCN^- are linear C) N₃^-, I₃^-, and SCN^- are linear D) Only SCN^- is linear E)None of the above

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N₃^-, I₃^-, and SCN^- are linear due to their electron pair geometry and distribution of electron pairs around the central atom.

According to VSEPR Theory, Which of the Following Triatomic Ions