According to VSEPR theory, which one of the following molecules should be nonlinear? A)CO₂ B)C₂H₂ C)SO₂ D)BeCl₂ E)KrF₂

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According to VSEPR theory, if a molecule has three electron pairs around the central atom, the electron pairs will arrange themselves in a trigonal planar shape with bond angles of 120 degrees. However, if one of the electron pairs is a lone pair, it will push the bonding pairs closer together, resulting in a bent or nonlinear shape. The molecule S-O-S has three electron pairs around the central sulfur atom (two bonding pairs and one lone pair) and therefore should be bent.

According to VSEPR Theory, Which One of the Following Molecules